PKT to CDT Time Converter

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

Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
23:12:23
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Chicago · Central Daylight Time
13:12:23
Saturday, May 23, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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

PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 PKT and CDT meet?

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CDT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Karachi (PKT). 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 18:00–18:00 PKT (08:00–08:00 CDT).

Hour-by-hour PKT to CDT conversion table

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

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

Sun today in Karachi and Chicago

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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PKT and CDT right now?+
CDT (Central Daylight Time) is currently 10 hours behind PKT (Pakistan Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PKT or CDT observe daylight saving time?+
PKT: does not observe daylight saving time. CDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PKT and CDT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 PKT (08:00–08:00 CDT).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Karachi?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Karachi (PKT), it is 02:00 Sat in Chicago (CDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PKT and CDT?+
PKT maps to "Asia/Karachi" in the IANA database. CDT maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Karachi ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Karachi (PKT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CDT is 10 hours behind PKT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PKT and CDT?+
PKT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) and CDT is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 PKT and CDT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PKT and CDT is 18:00–18:00 PKT.