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PKT to IST Converter

IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT

Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
30 min ahead
PKT
UTC+5
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 4.5:00 PM PKT (7.5h)

PKT to IST Conversion Table

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

PKT to IST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
PKT IST
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

Converting Pakistan Standard Time to India Standard Time

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

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

Scheduling Across PKT and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between PKT and IST, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PKT and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PKT, it is 12:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert PKT to IST?
To convert PKT to IST, add 30 minutes to the PKT time. For example, 9:00 AM PKT is 9:30 AM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PKT or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST 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 PKT and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between PKT and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PKT, 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 IST.
Is PKT ahead or behind IST?
PKT (UTC+5) is 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). PKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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