IST to PKT Converter

PKT is 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.

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PKT is 30 minutes behind IST. To convert IST to PKT, subtract 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.

IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in Pakistan.

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

IST to PKT time conversion table

IST to PKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

ISTPKTDay
12:00 AM IST11:30 PM PKTprevious day
1:00 AM IST12:30 AM PKTnight
2:00 AM IST1:30 AM PKTnight
3:00 AM IST2:30 AM PKTnight
4:00 AM IST3:30 AM PKTnight
5:00 AM IST4:30 AM PKTnight
6:00 AM IST5:30 AM PKTnight
7:00 AM IST6:30 AM PKT—
8:00 AM IST7:30 AM PKT—
9:00 AM IST8:30 AM PKT—
10:00 AM IST9:30 AM PKTwork hours
11:00 AM IST10:30 AM PKTwork hours
12:00 PM IST11:30 AM PKTwork hours
1:00 PM IST12:30 PM PKTwork hours
2:00 PM IST1:30 PM PKTwork hours
3:00 PM IST2:30 PM PKTwork hours
4:00 PM IST3:30 PM PKTwork hours
5:00 PM IST4:30 PM PKT—
6:00 PM IST5:30 PM PKT—
7:00 PM IST6:30 PM PKT—
8:00 PM IST7:30 PM PKT—
9:00 PM IST8:30 PM PKT—
10:00 PM IST9:30 PM PKT—
11:00 PM IST10:30 PM PKTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert IST to PKT

Subtract 30 minutes from the IST time to get PKT.

Example: 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.

Across midnight: 12:00 AM IST = 11:30 PM PKT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between IST and PKT

The time difference between IST and PKT is 30 minutes all year – PKT is behind IST.

IST and PKT during daylight saving time

  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.

Best time for a meeting between IST and PKT

IST and PKT share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.

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IST to PKT FAQ

What is the time difference between IST and PKT?

PKT is 30 minutes behind IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.

What is 9 AM IST in PKT?

9:00 AM IST is 8:30 AM PKT.

What is 12 PM (noon) IST in PKT?

12:00 PM IST is 11:30 AM PKT.

Is PKT ahead of or behind IST?

PKT is 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in PKT than in IST.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does PKT change for daylight saving time?

No. PKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between IST and PKT?

IST and PKT share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.