PKT to PST Time Converter

Convert Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours behind.

Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
01:55:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: PKT (Karachi)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while PKT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PKT and PST meet?

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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 business-hours overlap exists between PKT and PST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour PKT to PST conversion table

PKT time (Karachi)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Mon12:00 SunPST working
01:00 Mon13:00 SunPST working
02:00 Mon14:00 SunPST working
03:00 Mon15:00 SunPST working
04:00 Mon16:00 SunPST working
05:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon21:00 SunPKT working
10:00 Mon22:00 SunPKT working
11:00 Mon23:00 SunPKT working
12:00 Mon00:00 MonPKT working
13:00 Mon01:00 MonPKT working
14:00 Mon02:00 MonPKT working
15:00 Mon03:00 MonPKT working
16:00 Mon04:00 MonPKT working
17:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon09:00 MonPST working
22:00 Mon10:00 MonPST working
23:00 Mon11:00 MonPST 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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Karachi and Los Angeles

Karachi
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 16m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Karachi or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PKT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 12 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 PST observe daylight saving time?+
PKT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PKT and PST?+
PKT and PST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Karachi?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Karachi (PKT), it is 00:00 Mon in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PKT and PST?+
PKT maps to "Asia/Karachi" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Karachi ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Karachi (PKT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 12 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 PST?+
PKT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PKT and PST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.