Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Karachi to United Arab Emirates

-1h

Karachi

PKTSOURCE

Pakistan · UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST

UTC+04:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Karachi

United Arab Emirates

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

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

PKT and GST on the World Map

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

PKT Zone

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GST Zone

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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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Karachi

Wikipedia

Karachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.

Population:14.9 million

Metro:16.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT

Currency:PKR (₨)

Stock Exchange:PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Quaid-e-Azam's MausoleumMohatta PalaceClifton BeachPort GrandPAF Museum

Did You Know?

Karachi is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.

Learn more about PKT timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Karachi to United Arab Emirates

Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Karachi 1 hour behind United Arab Emirates — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Karachi it is 8:00 AM in United Arab Emirates. Midnight in Karachi is 11:00 PM in United Arab Emirates. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Karachi to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

Karachi (PKT)	United Arab Emirates (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Karachi to United Arab Emirates time

Scheduling a call from Karachi to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in Karachi lands at 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Karachi and United Arab Emirates are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PKT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Karachi-based team with United Arab Emirates 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 -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Karachi and need United Arab Emirates 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Karachi and United Arab Emirates

Both Karachi and United Arab Emirates sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Karachi and United Arab Emirates share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Karachi is 1 hour behind United Arab Emirates (PKT UTC+05:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PKT. 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:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

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 Karachi and United Arab Emirates?

Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 1 hour behind United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Karachi time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add -1h to Karachi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Karachi is 8:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Karachi.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from Karachi?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PKT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Karachi or United Arab Emirates?

Karachi is 1 hour behind United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in Karachi it is 11:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

Do Karachi and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Karachi and Asia/Dubai.