Pakistan to Anchorage
-13hPakistan
PKTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PKT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard 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).
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Pakistan to Anchorage Time Difference – Complete Guide
Pakistan runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Pakistan 13 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Pakistan is 11:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Pakistan does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Pakistan to Anchorage time conversion table
| Pakistan (PKT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Pakistan to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Pakistan to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 9:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Pakistan and Anchorage have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 8:00 PM in Pakistan.
- Watching a live event or market open: Pakistan viewers need 8:00 PM in Anchorage to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 PM if the event is anchored to Pakistan.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Pakistan takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Pakistan and Anchorage
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 8:00 PM in Pakistan, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Pakistan and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Pakistan is 13 hours behind Anchorage (PKT UTC+05:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Pakistan
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Pakistan and Anchorage?
Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 13 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Pakistan time to Anchorage time?
Add -13h to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 8:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Pakistan.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Pakistan?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Pakistan, which is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Pakistan or Anchorage?
Pakistan is 13 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Pakistan it is 11:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do Pakistan and Anchorage use different time zones?
Pakistan (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Karachi and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Pakistan–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Pakistan is not, so the -13h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Pakistan's time zone?
PKT also covers Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
Which countries use PKT, Pakistan's zone?
PKT is used in Pakistan.
Is there a day difference between Pakistan and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Pakistan already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Pakistan and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -13h from Pakistan.
What timezone is Pakistan in?
Pakistan operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Pakistan, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Pakistan (PKT), it is -13h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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