Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

AWST to Pakistan

-3h

AWST

AWSTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Pakistan

PKT

UTC+05:00

HH09

MM00

09:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

AWST

Pakistan

12:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:00 AM

6:00 AM

3:00 AM

8:00 AM

5:00 AM

10:00 AM

7:00 AM

12:00 PM

9:00 AM

2:00 PM

11:00 AM

4:00 PM

1:00 PM

6:00 PM

3:00 PM

8:00 PM

5:00 PM

10:00 PM

7:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

AWST and PKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AWST Zone

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PKT Zone

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AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
•Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
•AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

PKT – Pakistan Standard Time

UTC+05:00

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone for Pakistan, 5 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PKT

Pakistan

Major Cities in PKT

KarachiLahoreIslamabadRawalpindiFaisalabadPeshawar

Key Facts about PKT

•Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time.
•Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
•PKT is the same offset as Uzbekistan (UZT) and Yekaterinburg (YEKT).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:00 year-round

Learn more about PKT on Wikipedia

AWST vs Pakistan: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts AWST 3 hours behind Pakistan — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 6:00 AM in Pakistan. Midnight in AWST is 9:00 PM in Pakistan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

AWST to Pakistan time conversion table

AWST (AWST)	Pakistan (PKT)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day

Why people convert AWST to Pakistan time

Scheduling a call from AWST to Pakistan: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 7:00 AM in Pakistan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both AWST and Pakistan are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AWST time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PKT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AWST is 5:00 PM in Pakistan makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AWST and need Pakistan colleagues present.

About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.

About PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone used throughout Pakistan. PKT does not observe daylight saving time. Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world.

Best time to call between AWST and Pakistan

Both AWST and Pakistan sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PKT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

AWST and Pakistan share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

AWST is 3 hours behind Pakistan (AWST UTC+08:00 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between AWST and Pakistan?

AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 3 hours behind Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently -3h.

How do I convert AWST time to Pakistan time?

Add -3h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 6:00 AM in Pakistan.

What time is it in Pakistan right now?

Pakistan uses PKT at UTC+05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from AWST.