Karachi to CAT
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CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PKT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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).
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.
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 Karachi and CAT Time
Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Karachi 3 hours behind CAT — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Karachi it is 6:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Karachi is 9:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Karachi to CAT time conversion table
| Karachi (PKT) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Karachi to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Karachi to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Karachi lands at 7:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Karachi and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Karachi-based team with CAT 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 -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Karachi and need CAT colleagues present.
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 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.
Best time to call between Karachi and CAT
Both Karachi and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Karachi and CAT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Karachi is 3 hours behind CAT (PKT UTC+05:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Karachi and CAT?
Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 3 hours behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Karachi time to CAT time?
Add -3h to Karachi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Karachi is 6:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Karachi.
What is the best time to call CAT from Karachi?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Karachi or CAT?
Karachi is 3 hours behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Karachi it is 9:00 AM in CAT.
Do Karachi and CAT use different time zones?
Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Karachi and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Karachi–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Karachi and CAT 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 CAT?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Karachi and CAT?
CAT is -3h 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 CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Karachi, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Karachi (PKT), it is -3h later in CAT (CAT).
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