Tehran to Pakistan
+1h 30mTehran
IRSTSOURCEPakistan
PKTGreen 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.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •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.
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 Tehran
WikipediaTehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of few timezones with a 30-minute offset (UTC+3:30).
Everything You Need to Know About Tehran and Pakistan Time
Tehran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts Tehran 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 Tehran it is 10:30 AM in Pakistan. Midnight in Tehran is 1:30 AM in Pakistan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Tehran to Pakistan time conversion table
| Tehran (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 Tehran to Pakistan time
- Scheduling a call from Tehran to Pakistan: a 10:00 AM start in Tehran lands at 11:30 AM in Pakistan, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Tehran 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.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Pakistan local time against Tehran keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +1h 30m offset.
- 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 Tehran 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 Tehran and Pakistan
Both Tehran 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
Tehran and Pakistan share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:30 PM IRST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Tehran 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tehran and Pakistan?
Tehran (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 Tehran time to Pakistan time?
Add +1h 30m to Tehran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tehran 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 Tehran.
What is the best time to call Pakistan from Tehran?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM IRST — that maps to 10:30 AM–5:00 PM PKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Tehran or Pakistan?
Tehran is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan. When it is 12:00 PM in Tehran it is 1:30 PM in Pakistan.
Do Tehran and Pakistan use different time zones?
Tehran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while Pakistan (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and Asia/Karachi.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tehran–Pakistan difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h 30m offset between Tehran and Pakistan is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Tehran's time zone?
IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
Which countries use IRST, Tehran's zone?
IRST is used in Iran.
Is there a day difference between Tehran and Pakistan?
Not normally. The +1h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Pakistan?
Pakistan is +1h 30m from Tehran.
What timezone is Tehran in?
Tehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
What timezone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Tehran?
Standard business hours in Tehran are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST.
Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?
IRST is used in Iran.
Does IRST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.
What are some interesting 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).
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 Tehran, what time is it in Pakistan?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tehran (IRST), it is +1h 30m later in Pakistan (PKT).
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