GMT to PKT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
21:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
01:55:26
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: PKT (Karachi)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

Heads up: GMT observes DST while PKT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

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

Hour-by-hour GMT to PKT conversion table

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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Karachi

London
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
20:38
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 20m
Karachi
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 16m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and PKT right now?+
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is currently 4 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or PKT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. PKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and PKT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 GMT (13:00–16:00 PKT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Karachi when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in London (GMT), it is 16:00 Sun in Karachi (PKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and PKT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Karachi?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Karachi (PKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PKT is 4 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and PKT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and PKT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 GMT.