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

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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).

Pakistan to GST

-1h

Pakistan

PKTSOURCE

UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

GST

UTC+04:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Pakistan

GST

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

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

PKT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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GST Zone

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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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Pakistan and GST Time

Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. GST runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Pakistan 1 hour behind GST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan it is 8:00 AM in GST. Midnight in Pakistan is 11:00 PM in GST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Pakistan to GST time conversion table

Pakistan (PKT)	GST (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Pakistan to GST time

Scheduling a call from Pakistan to GST: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 9:00 AM in GST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Pakistan and GST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PKT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking GST local time against Pakistan keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Pakistan and need GST colleagues present.

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.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Pakistan and GST

Both Pakistan and GST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Pakistan and GST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Pakistan is 1 hour behind GST (PKT UTC+05:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT. 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:

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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 Pakistan and GST?

Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 1 hour behind GST (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Pakistan time to GST time?

Add -1h to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 8:00 AM in GST.

What time is it in GST right now?

GST uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Pakistan.