PKT to EST time difference
Right now US Eastern Time is 9 hours behind Pakistan: when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan (PKT), it is 12:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT). The difference is not fixed. Pakistan does not use daylight saving time, but US Eastern Time changes the clocks twice a year, so from November 1, 2026 the gap becomes 10 hours, and from March 14, 2027 it goes back to 9 hours.
PKT to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in Pakistan and the matching time in US Eastern Time, for today, October 10, 2026.
| PKT (Pakistan) | EST (US Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 9 hours, working hours barely overlap. Early morning in one place is evening in the other, so calls usually work best at the start or end of the day. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM PKT", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: EST to PKT. Other converters: PKT to PST · PKT to CST · PKT to GMT · PKT to IST · PKT to GST · PKT to KSA · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PKT and EST?
Right now US Eastern Time is 9 hours behind Pakistan. The gap changes to 10 hours on November 1, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Eastern Time when it is 9 AM in Pakistan?
12:00 AM.
What is 8 PM PKT in EST?
11:00 AM EDT.
Does the PKT to EST difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on November 1, 2026 and March 14, 2027.
How do I convert PKT to EST?
Enter the PKT time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM PKT in EST?
3:00 AM today.
What is 6 PM PKT in EST?
9:00 AM today.
What is the best time for a call between Pakistan and US Eastern Time?
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.