Current Time in IANA Asia/Karachi Timezone
IANA Name: Asia/Karachi
Standard Offset: UTC +05:00
Daylight Saving: No ❌
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Asia / Karachi (Asia/Karachi) is an IANA time zone with a standard offset of UTC+05:00. As of Thursday, 16 July 2026, the current local time in the Asia/Karachi zone is 05:07:25 (PKT). This zone does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year. The Asia/Karachi zone is used in Pakistan. It covers 79 listed cities such as Abbottabad, Ahmadpur East, Arifwala and Bahawalnagar, all of which share the same current time shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in the Asia/Karachi time zone?
As of Thursday, 16 July 2026 the local time in Asia/Karachi is 05:07:25 (PKT). The clock at the top of this page updates live to the current time in this zone.
What is the UTC offset of Asia / Karachi?
Asia/Karachi has a standard offset of UTC+05:00. Add this offset to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to get the local time in the zone.
Does Asia/Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Karachi stays at UTC+05:00 year-round and does not shift for daylight saving time.
Which countries use the Asia/Karachi time zone?
Asia/Karachi is used across 1 country, including Pakistan. All of them keep the same clock time shown on this page.
How many cities are in the Asia/Karachi time zone?
This page lists 79 cities in the Asia/Karachi zone, such as Abbottabad, Ahmadpur East, Arifwala, Bahawalnagar and Bahawalpur. Because they share one time zone, they all read the same local time simultaneously.