PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Karachi
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Pakistan Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Sindh
- Population
- 11,624,219
- Coordinates
- 24.86° N, 67.01° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
Karachi is a city in Pakistan, in Sindh, with a population of about 11,624,219. It uses the Pakistan Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Karachi).
Karachi does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lahore, Islamabad.
Because Karachi lies at 24.86° N, 67.01° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 41 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 36 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 7:11 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 36 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karachi in?
Karachi is in the Pakistan Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Karachi. The UTC offset is UTC+5.
Does Karachi have daylight saving time?
No. Karachi stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Karachi and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours behind Karachi, and in July it is 9 hours behind Karachi, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Karachi and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Karachi, and in July it is 12 hours behind Karachi, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karachi?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:43 AM and sets at about 7:24 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:11 AM and sets at about 5:47 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Ahmedabad India · 600 km ·
- Mumbai India · 880 km ·
- Muscat Oman · 880 km ·
- Lahore Pakistan · 1,030 km ·
- Kabul Afghanistan · 1,090 km ·
- New Delhi India · 1,100 km ·