EST to PKT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
01:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: PKT (Karachi)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while PKT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and PKT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). 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 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 PKT).

Hour-by-hour EST to PKT conversion table

EST time (New York)PKT time (Karachi)Status
00:00 Sun09:00 SunPKT working
01:00 Sun10:00 SunPKT working
02:00 Sun11:00 SunPKT working
03:00 Sun12:00 SunPKT working
04:00 Sun13:00 SunPKT working
05:00 Sun14:00 SunPKT working
06:00 Sun15:00 SunPKT working
07:00 Sun16:00 SunPKT working
08:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun18:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun19:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun20:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
13:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
14:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
15:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Karachi

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Karachi
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 16m

Related converters

PKT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to PKTGMT to PKTUTC to PKTCET to PKTIST to PKT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Karachi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and PKT right now?+
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is currently 9 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or PKT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. PKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and PKT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 PKT).
What time is it in Karachi when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 21:00 Sun in Karachi (PKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and PKT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Karachi?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Karachi (PKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PKT is 9 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and PKT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and PKT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and PKT is 08:00–09:00 EST.