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.

Pakistan to Dubai

-1h

Pakistan

PKTSOURCE

UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Pakistan

Dubai

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 Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Pakistan to Dubai

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

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

Pakistan to Dubai time conversion table

Pakistan (PKT)	Dubai (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 Pakistan to Dubai time

Scheduling a call from Pakistan to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 9:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Pakistan and Dubai 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 Pakistan-based team with Dubai 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 Pakistan and need Dubai 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 Pakistan and Dubai

Both Pakistan and Dubai 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

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

Pakistan is 1 hour behind Dubai (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 Pakistan and Dubai?

Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 1 hour behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Pakistan time to Dubai time?

Add -1h to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 8:00 AM in Dubai.

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai 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 Pakistan.

What is the best time to call Dubai from Pakistan?

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, Pakistan or Dubai?

Pakistan is 1 hour behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Pakistan it is 11:00 AM in Dubai.

Do Pakistan and Dubai use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the Pakistan–Dubai difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Pakistan and Dubai is fixed all year.

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 Dubai?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Pakistan and Dubai?

Dubai is -1h from Pakistan.

What timezone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.