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 Iran

-1h 30m

Pakistan

PKTSOURCE

UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Iran

IRST

UTC+03:30

HH10

MM30

10:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Pakistan

Iran

12:00 AM

10:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

12:30 AM

4:00 AM

2:30 AM

6:00 AM

4:30 AM

8:00 AM

6:30 AM

10:00 AM

8:30 AM

12:00 PM

10:30 AM

2:00 PM

12:30 PM

4:00 PM

2:30 PM

6:00 PM

4:30 PM

8:00 PM

6:30 PM

10:00 PM

8:30 PM

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

PKT and IRST on the World Map

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

PKT Zone

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IRST 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

IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Pakistan and Iran Time

Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts Pakistan 1 hour 30 minutes behind Iran — a difference of -1h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan it is 7:30 AM in Iran. Midnight in Pakistan is 10:30 PM in Iran. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Pakistan to Iran time conversion table

Pakistan (PKT)	Iran (IRST)	Day
12:00 AM	10:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	4:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	5:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	6:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	7:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	10:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	1:30 PM	same day
5:00 PM	3:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	4:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	7:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Pakistan to Iran time

Scheduling a call from Pakistan to Iran: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 8:30 AM in Iran, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Pakistan and Iran are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM PKT time (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST). That is roughly 6 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Pakistan-based team with Iran 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 -1h 30m gap is not.
Block 10:30 AM–5:00 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Pakistan and need Iran 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

Best time to call between Pakistan and Iran

Both Pakistan and Iran sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:30 AM–5:00 PM PKT, which is 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST. That gives roughly 6 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Pakistan and Iran share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (10:30 AM–5:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Pakistan is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Iran (PKT UTC+05:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 10:30 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 Iran?

Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently -1h 30m.

How do I convert Pakistan time to Iran time?

Add -1h 30m to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 7:30 AM in Iran.

What time is it in Iran right now?

Iran uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h 30m offset from Pakistan.