CAT to Karachi
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PKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and PKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About CAT and Karachi Time
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts CAT 3 hours ahead of Karachi — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 12:00 PM in Karachi. Midnight in CAT is 3:00 AM in Karachi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to Karachi time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | Karachi (PKT) | 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 CAT to Karachi time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to Karachi: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 1:00 PM in Karachi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and Karachi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CAT time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CAT is 11:00 PM in Karachi makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need Karachi colleagues present.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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 CAT and Karachi
Both CAT and Karachi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and Karachi share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
CAT is 3 hours ahead of Karachi (CAT UTC+02:00 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and Karachi?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 3 hours ahead of Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert CAT time to Karachi time?
Add +3h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 12:00 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 +3h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call Karachi from CAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CAT — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CAT or Karachi?
CAT is 3 hours ahead of Karachi. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 3:00 PM in Karachi.
Do CAT and Karachi use different time zones?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00, while Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Harare and Asia/Karachi.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–Karachi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between CAT and Karachi is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and Karachi?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CAT and Karachi?
Karachi is +3h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in Karachi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is +3h later in Karachi (PKT).
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