Karachi to AKST
-14hKarachi
PKTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PKT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PKT – Pakistan Standard Time
UTC+05:00Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone for Pakistan, 5 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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).
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Karachi
WikipediaKarachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.
Karachi is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Karachi vs AKST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Karachi 14 hours behind AKST — a difference of -14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Karachi it is 7:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Karachi is 10:00 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Karachi to AKST time conversion table
| Karachi (PKT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Karachi to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Karachi to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Karachi lands at 8:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h gap: Karachi and AKST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 PM in Karachi.
- Coordinating a Karachi-based team with AKST 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 -14h gap is not.
- With a -14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Karachi takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Karachi and AKST
With a -14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 PM in Karachi, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Karachi and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Karachi is 14 hours behind AKST (PKT UTC+05:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Karachi
Does not observe DST
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Karachi and AKST?
Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 14 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -14h.
How do I convert Karachi time to AKST time?
Add -14h to Karachi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Karachi is 7:00 PM in AKST (previous day).
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h offset from Karachi.
What is the best time to call AKST from Karachi?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Karachi, which is 11:00 PM in AKST.
Which is behind, Karachi or AKST?
Karachi is 14 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Karachi it is 10:00 PM in AKST.
Do Karachi and AKST use different time zones?
Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Karachi and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Karachi–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h offset between Karachi and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Karachi's time zone?
PKT also covers Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
Which countries use PKT, Karachi's zone?
PKT is used in Pakistan.
Is there a day difference between Karachi and AKST?
Sometimes. The -14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Karachi already falls on the in AKST.
What is the time difference between Karachi and AKST?
AKST is -14h from Karachi.
What timezone is Karachi in?
Karachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Karachi?
Standard business hours in Karachi are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT.
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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Karachi, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Karachi (PKT), it is -14h later in AKST (AKST).
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