CET to Karachi Time Converter
PKT is 4 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 PM PKT.
PKT is 4 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Karachi Time, add 4 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 PM PKT.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Karachi Time (Karachi time) is used in Karachi, Pakistan.
CET to Karachi Time time conversion table
CET to Karachi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Karachi Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM PKT | night |
| 1:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM PKT | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM PKT | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM PKT | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM PKT | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM PKT | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM PKT | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM PKT | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM PKT | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM PKT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM PKT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM PKT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM PKT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM PKT | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM PKT | — |
| 3:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM PKT | — |
| 4:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM PKT | — |
| 5:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM PKT | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM PKT | night |
| 7:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM PKT | night |
| 8:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM PKT | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM PKT | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM PKT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM PKT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Karachi Time
Add 4 hours to the CET time to get Karachi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 PM PKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 2:00 AM PKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Karachi Time
The time difference between CET and Karachi Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Karachi Time is 4 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Karachi Time is 3 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Karachi Time is 4 hours ahead of CET.
CET and Karachi Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Karachi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Karachi Time
CET and Karachi Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM CET lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
CET to Karachi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Karachi Time?
Right now PKT is 4 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Karachi Time?
9:00 AM CET is 1:00 PM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Karachi Time?
12:00 PM CET is 4:00 PM PKT.
Is Karachi Time ahead of or behind CET?
PKT is 4 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in Karachi Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Karachi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Karachi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Karachi Time?
CET and Karachi Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM CET lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.