PKT to CAT
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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.
Comparing Time Zones: PKT and CAT
PKT runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts PKT 3 hours behind CAT — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PKT it is 6:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in PKT is 9:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PKT to CAT time conversion table
| PKT (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 PKT to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from PKT to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in PKT lands at 7:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PKT 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.
- Watching a live event or market open: PKT viewers need 6:00 AM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:00 AM if the event is anchored to PKT.
- 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 PKT 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 PKT and CAT
Both PKT 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
PKT and CAT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PKT 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 PKT and CAT?
PKT (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 3 hours behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert PKT time to CAT time?
Add -3h to PKT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PKT 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 PKT.
What is the best time to call CAT from PKT?
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, PKT or CAT?
PKT is 3 hours behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in PKT it is 9:00 AM in CAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the PKT–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between PKT and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PKT's time zone?
PKT also covers Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
Which countries use PKT, PKT's zone?
PKT is used in Pakistan.
Is there a day difference between PKT and CAT?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between PKT and CAT?
CAT is -3h from PKT.
What timezone is PKT in?
PKT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
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 PKT, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PKT (PKT), it is -3h later in CAT (CAT).
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