CDT to PKT Time Converter

Convert Central Daylight Time (CDT) to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Daylight Time
11:59:02
Saturday, May 23, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
21:59:02
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

Convert a specific time

From: CDT (Chicago)
To: PKT (Karachi)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CDT observes DST while PKT does not. The 10-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CDT starts or ends DST.

When can CDT and PKT meet?

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PKT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 CDT (18:00–18:00 PKT).

Hour-by-hour CDT to PKT conversion table

CDT time (Chicago)PKT time (Karachi)Status
00:00 Sat10:00 SatPKT working
01:00 Sat11:00 SatPKT working
02:00 Sat12:00 SatPKT working
03:00 Sat13:00 SatPKT working
04:00 Sat14:00 SatPKT working
05:00 Sat15:00 SatPKT working
06:00 Sat16:00 SatPKT working
07:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat19:00 SatCDT working
10:00 Sat20:00 SatCDT working
11:00 Sat21:00 SatCDT working
12:00 Sat22:00 SatCDT working
13:00 Sat23:00 SatCDT working
14:00 Sat00:00 SunCDT working
15:00 Sat01:00 SunCDT working
16:00 Sat02:00 SunCDT working
17:00 Sat03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat09:00 SunPKT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Karachi
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
KarachiLahoreIslamabad

Sun today in Chicago and Karachi

Chicago
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
20:12
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 47m
Karachi
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
19:14
Solar noon
12:30
Daylight
13h 27m

Related converters

PKT to CDT (reverse)CDT to ESTCDT to PSTCDT to GMTCDT to UTCCDT to CETEST to PKTPST to PKTGMT to PKTUTC to PKTCET to PKT
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Karachi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CDT and PKT right now?+
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is currently 10 hours ahead CDT (Central Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CDT or PKT observe daylight saving time?+
CDT: observes daylight saving time. PKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CDT and PKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 CDT (18:00–18:00 PKT).
What time is it in Karachi when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Chicago (CDT), it is 22:00 Sat in Karachi (PKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CDT and PKT?+
CDT maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. PKT maps to "Asia/Karachi". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Karachi?+
Whether Chicago (CDT) is ahead of or behind Karachi (PKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PKT is 10 hours ahead CDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CDT and PKT?+
CDT is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and PKT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CDT and PKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CDT and PKT is 08:00–08:00 CDT.