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IST to PKT Converter

PKT is 30 minutes behind IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Time Diff
30 min behind
IST
UTC+5:30
PKT
UTC+5
Overlapping hours: 9.5:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST (7.5h)

IST to PKT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in PKT

IST to PKT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST PKT
12:00 AM 11:30 PM -1d
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

Converting India Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) are separated by a 30 minutes time difference. PKT is 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while PKT is UTC+5, used in Pakistan.

When converting from IST to PKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 8:30 AM PKT, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 11:30 AM PKT, and 5:00 PM IST equals 4:30 PM PKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and PKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST and PKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. PKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 11:30 AM in PKT.
How do I convert IST to PKT?
To convert IST to PKT, subtract 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 8:30 AM PKT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or PKT observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between IST and PKT?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and PKT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in PKT.
Is IST ahead or behind PKT?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 30 minutes ahead of PKT (UTC+5). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while PKT corresponds to Asia/Karachi.

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