Lisbon to Karachi
+4hLisbon
WESTSOURCEKarachi
PKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and PKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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).
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
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.
Lisbon vs Karachi: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts Lisbon 4 hours ahead of Karachi — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 1:00 PM in Karachi. Midnight in Lisbon is 4:00 AM in Karachi.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Karachi does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to Karachi time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Karachi (PKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lisbon to Karachi time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Karachi: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 2:00 PM in Karachi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and Karachi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM WEST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Lisbon is 12:00 AM in Karachi makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need Karachi colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +4h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 Lisbon and Karachi
Both Lisbon and Karachi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM WEST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Karachi overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Lisbon is 4 hours ahead of Karachi (WEST UTC+01:00 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Karachi
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Karachi?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 4 hours ahead of Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Karachi time?
Add +4h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 1:00 PM in Karachi.
What time is it in Karachi right now?
Karachi 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 +4h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call Karachi from Lisbon?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM WEST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lisbon or Karachi?
Lisbon is 4 hours ahead of Karachi. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 4:00 PM in Karachi.
Do Lisbon and Karachi use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Karachi.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Karachi difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Karachi is not, so the +4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and Karachi?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Karachi?
Karachi is +4h from Lisbon.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
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 are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What are the business hours in Karachi?
Standard business hours in Karachi are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Lisbon and Karachi?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET and Karachi works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lisbon and Karachi?
Lisbon uses EUR (€) while Karachi uses PKR (₨). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lisbon and Karachi compare in size?
Lisbon has a population of approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Karachi has approximately 14.9 million (metro: 16.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lisbon and Karachi?
Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. Karachi is famous for Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum, Mohatta Palace, Clifton Beach.
Do Lisbon and Karachi have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon and Karachi has the PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange). The +4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
Which cities are in the PKT timezone?
Major cities in the PKT timezone include Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
What is the UTC offset for PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is at UTC+05:00.
What should I know about the PKT timezone?
Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in Karachi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is +4h later in Karachi (PKT).
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