PKT to IST Converter – Pakistan Standard Time to Indian Standard Time
Pakistan Standard Time · Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi
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PKT to IST Conversion Table
Common PKT times converted to Indian Standard Time (IST)
| Pakistan — PKT | India — IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) PKT | 12:30 AM IST | same day |
| 6:00 AM PKT | 6:30 AM IST | same day |
| 9:00 AM PKT | 9:30 AM IST | same day |
| 12:00 PM PKT | 12:30 PM IST | same day |
| 3:00 PM PKT | 3:30 PM IST | same day |
| 6:00 PM PKT | 6:30 PM IST | same day |
| 9:00 PM PKT | 9:30 PM IST | same day |
| 11:30 PM PKT | 12:00 AM IST | next day |
India Work Hours in PKT — Meeting Planner
When India is working (9 AM – 9 PM IST), what time is it in Pakistan?
| India — IST | Pakistan — PKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM IST | 8:30 AM PKT | same day |
| 12:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM PKT | same day |
| 3:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM PKT | same day |
| 6:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM PKT | same day |
| 9:00 PM IST | 8:30 PM PKT | same day |
About Pakistan Standard Time and IST Time Difference
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+05:00. The offset between PKT and IST is IST −0:30 hrs.
India does not observe Daylight Saving Time — IST stays at UTC+5:30 year-round. If Pakistan observes DST, the actual offset between PKT and IST will shift by 1 hour during the DST period (typically spring–autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn–spring in the Southern Hemisphere).
Major cities in Pakistan Standard Time
Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PKT and IST?
IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30. Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+05:00. The difference is IST −0:30 hrs. For example, 12:00 PM PKT = 12:30 PM IST.
Does India observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. India does not observe DST. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year. The offset between PKT and IST may change if your timezone observes DST — typically shifting by 1 hour in spring and autumn.
How do I convert PKT to IST?
To convert PKT to IST: add 0.5 hours to the PKT time. Use the conversion table above or the live clock for instant DST-aware results.
India–Pakistan Work Hour Overlap
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