PST to PKT Converter
PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
PKT to PST insteadTime difference between PST and PKT
PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST for most of the year.
- 2026: PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
PST to PKT conversion table
| PST | PKTMost of the year | PKTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 1 AM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 2 AM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 3 AM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 4 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 5 AM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 6 AM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 7 AM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 8 AM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 9 AM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 10 AM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 11 AM | 11 PM | 12 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 12 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 1 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 2 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 3 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 9 AM PST (7 PM – 9 PM PKT).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in PKT when it's 9 AM in PST?
9 PM for most of the year. PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST.
How many hours is PKT ahead of PST?
Usually 12 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does PST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time is UTC−8 (PST) in January and UTC−7 (PDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−7; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−8.
Does PKT use daylight saving time?
No. Pakistan Standard Time stays at UTC+5 all year.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and PKT?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 7 AM – 9 AM PST (7 PM – 9 PM PKT).