PKT to IST time difference
Right now India is 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan: when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan (PKT), it is 9:30 AM in India (IST). Neither place uses daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
PKT to IST conversion table
Every hour of the day in Pakistan and the matching time in India, for today, October 10, 2026.
| PKT (Pakistan) | IST (India) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:30 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 PKT", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: IST to PKT. Other converters: PKT to EST · PKT to PST · PKT to CST · PKT to GMT · PKT to GST · PKT to KSA · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PKT and IST?
Right now India is 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan.
What time is it in India when it is 9 AM in Pakistan?
9:30 AM.
What is 8 PM PKT in IST?
8:30 PM IST.
Does the PKT to IST difference change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so the difference is the same all year.
How do I convert PKT to IST?
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 IST?
12:30 PM today.
What is 6 PM PKT in IST?
6:30 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between Pakistan and India?
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.