PKT to GMT Time Converter

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

Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
01:55:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
21:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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

PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 PKT and GMT meet?

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PKT
GMT
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 PKT (09:00–12:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour PKT to GMT conversion table

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

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Karachi
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
KarachiLahoreIslamabad
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Karachi and London

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PKT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 4 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
PKT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PKT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 PKT (09:00–12:00 GMT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Karachi?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Karachi (PKT), it is 08:00 Mon in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PKT and GMT?+
PKT maps to "Asia/Karachi" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Karachi ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Karachi (PKT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 4 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 GMT?+
PKT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 PKT.