AKST to Karachi
+14hAKST
AKSTSOURCEKarachi
PKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and PKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 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.
AKST vs Karachi: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts AKST 14 hours ahead of Karachi — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 11:00 PM in Karachi. Midnight in AKST is 2:00 PM in Karachi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to Karachi time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Karachi (PKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Karachi time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Karachi: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 12:00 AM in Karachi the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h gap: AKST and Karachi 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 Karachi is 11:00 PM in AKST.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Karachi local time against AKST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +14h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" 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 AKST takes the early slot, the next week Karachi does.
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).
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 AKST and Karachi
With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Karachi opens at 9:00 AM PKT, which is 11:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Karachi have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 14 hours ahead of Karachi (AKST UTC-09:00 → PKT UTC+05:00). 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Karachi
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Karachi?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 14 hours ahead of Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently +14h.
How do I convert AKST time to Karachi time?
Add +14h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:00 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 +14h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Karachi from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 3:00 AM in Karachi.
Which is ahead, AKST or Karachi?
AKST is 14 hours ahead of Karachi. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 2:00 AM in Karachi.
Do AKST and Karachi use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Karachi.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Karachi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h offset between AKST and Karachi is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and Karachi?
Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in Karachi.
What is the time difference between AKST and Karachi?
Karachi is +14h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
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 Karachi?
Standard business hours in Karachi are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
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.
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 AKST, what time is it in Karachi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +14h later in Karachi (PKT).
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