IST to PKT time difference
Right now Pakistan is 30 minutes behind India: when it is 9:00 AM in India (IST), it is 8:30 AM in Pakistan (PKT). Neither place uses daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
IST to PKT conversion table
Every hour of the day in India and the matching time in Pakistan, for today, October 10, 2026.
| IST (India) | PKT (Pakistan) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
Scheduling tips
The gap is small, so normal working hours mostly overlap. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM IST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and PKT?
Right now Pakistan is 30 minutes behind India.
What time is it in Pakistan when it is 9 AM in India?
8:30 AM.
What is 8 PM IST in PKT?
7:30 PM PKT.
Does the IST to PKT difference change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so the difference is the same all year.
How do I convert IST to PKT?
Enter the IST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM IST in PKT?
11:30 AM today.
What is 6 PM IST in PKT?
5:30 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between India and Pakistan?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.