PST to PKT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Karachi · Pakistan Standard Time
01:55:25
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

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

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
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

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 PST 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 Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between PST and PKT.
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 PST to PKT conversion table

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

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
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 Los Angeles and Karachi

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

Related converters

PKT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to PKTGMT to PKTUTC to PKTCET to PKTIST to PKT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Karachi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and PKT right now?+
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is currently 12 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or PKT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. PKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and PKT?+
PST and PKT 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 Karachi when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 00:00 Mon in Karachi (PKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and PKT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Karachi?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Karachi (PKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PKT is 12 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and PKT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and PKT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PST and PKT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.