CET to PKT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
01:14:02
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
04:14:02
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: PKT (Karachi)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while PKT does not. The 3-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET 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 Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 CET (12:00–16:00 PKT).

Hour-by-hour CET to PKT conversion table

CET time (Paris)PKT time (Karachi)Status
00:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon09:00 MonPKT working
07:00 Mon10:00 MonPKT working
08:00 Mon11:00 MonPKT working
09:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon17:00 MonCET working
15:00 Mon18:00 MonCET working
16:00 Mon19:00 MonCET working
17:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides

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 European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
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 Paris and Karachi

Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m
Karachi
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 16m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Karachi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and PKT right now?+
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is currently 3 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or PKT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. PKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and PKT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 CET (12:00–16:00 PKT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Karachi when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paris (CET), it is 15:00 Mon in Karachi (PKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and PKT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" 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 Paris ahead of or behind Karachi?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Karachi (PKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PKT is 3 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and PKT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) 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 CET and PKT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 CET.