Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

IRST to Pakistan

+1h 30m

IRST

IRSTSOURCE

UTC+03:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Pakistan

PKT

UTC+05:00

HH01

MM30

13:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

IRST

Pakistan

12:00 AM

1:30 AM

2:00 AM

3:30 AM

4:00 AM

5:30 AM

6:00 AM

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

2:00 PM

3:30 PM

4:00 PM

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

9:30 PM

10:00 PM

11:30 PM

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

IRST and PKT on the World Map

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

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PKT Zone

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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

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

Everything You Need to Know About IRST and Pakistan Time

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

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IRST it is 10:30 AM in Pakistan. Midnight in IRST is 1:30 AM in Pakistan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

IRST to Pakistan time conversion table

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

Why people convert IRST to Pakistan time

Scheduling a call from IRST to Pakistan: a 10:00 AM start in IRST lands at 11:30 AM in Pakistan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both IRST and Pakistan are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM IRST time (10:30 AM–5:00 PM PKT). That is roughly 6 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in IRST is 9:30 PM in Pakistan makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h 30m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from IRST and need Pakistan colleagues present.

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.

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 IRST and Pakistan

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

Business hours overlap

IRST and Pakistan share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

IRST is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan (IRST UTC+03:30 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST. 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 IRST and Pakistan?

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

How do I convert IRST time to Pakistan time?

Add +1h 30m to IRST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IRST is 10:30 AM in Pakistan.

What time is it in Pakistan right now?

Pakistan 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 +1h 30m offset from IRST.