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).

Pakistan to HKT

+3h

Pakistan

PKTSOURCE

UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

HKT

UTC+08:00

HH03

MM00

15:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Pakistan

HKT

12:00 AM

3:00 AM

2:00 AM

5:00 AM

4:00 AM

7:00 AM

6:00 AM

9:00 AM

8:00 AM

11:00 AM

10:00 AM

1:00 PM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM

2:00 PM

5:00 PM

4:00 PM

7:00 PM

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

8:00 PM

11:00 PM

10:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

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

PKT and HKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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HKT 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

HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
•HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
•The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
•Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.

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

Learn more about HKT on Wikipedia

Understanding the +3h Gap: Pakistan vs HKT

Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Pakistan 3 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan it is 12:00 PM in HKT. Midnight in Pakistan is 3:00 AM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Pakistan to HKT time conversion table

Pakistan (PKT)	HKT (HKT)	Day
12:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Pakistan to HKT time

Scheduling a call from Pakistan to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 1:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Pakistan and HKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PKT time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Pakistan-based team with HKT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Pakistan and need HKT 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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.

Best time to call between Pakistan and HKT

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

Business hours overlap

Pakistan and HKT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Pakistan is 3 hours ahead of HKT (PKT UTC+05:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PKT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Pakistan and HKT?

Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 3 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +3h.

How do I convert Pakistan time to HKT time?

Add +3h to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 12:00 PM in HKT.

What time is it in HKT right now?

HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from Pakistan.

What is the best time to call HKT from Pakistan?

Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PKT — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Pakistan or HKT?

Pakistan is 3 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in Pakistan it is 3:00 PM in HKT.

Do Pakistan and HKT use different time zones?

Pakistan (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Karachi and Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does daylight saving time affect the Pakistan–HKT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between Pakistan and HKT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Pakistan's time zone?

PKT also covers Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.

Which countries use PKT, Pakistan's zone?

PKT is used in Pakistan.

Is there a day difference between Pakistan and HKT?

Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Pakistan and HKT?

HKT is +3h from Pakistan.

What timezone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is HKT in?

HKT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)?

PKT is used in Pakistan.

Does PKT observe daylight saving time?

No, PKT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about PKT?

Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.

Which cities are in the HKT timezone?

Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

What is the UTC offset for HKT?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the HKT timezone?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.