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Karachi Time to IST Converter

IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT. 9:00 AM PKT = 9:30 AM IST.

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Karachifrom
Karachi, Pakistan
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IST
India Standard Time
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IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT. To convert Karachi Time to IST, add 30 minutes to the Karachi Time time: 9:00 AM PKT = 9:30 AM IST.

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

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

Karachi Time to IST time conversion table

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

Karachi TimeISTDay
12:00 AM PKT12:30 AM ISTnight
1:00 AM PKT1:30 AM ISTnight
2:00 AM PKT2:30 AM ISTnight
3:00 AM PKT3:30 AM ISTnight
4:00 AM PKT4:30 AM ISTnight
5:00 AM PKT5:30 AM ISTnight
6:00 AM PKT6:30 AM IST—
7:00 AM PKT7:30 AM IST—
8:00 AM PKT8:30 AM IST—
9:00 AM PKT9:30 AM ISTwork hours
10:00 AM PKT10:30 AM ISTwork hours
11:00 AM PKT11:30 AM ISTwork hours
12:00 PM PKT12:30 PM ISTwork hours
1:00 PM PKT1:30 PM ISTwork hours
2:00 PM PKT2:30 PM ISTwork hours
3:00 PM PKT3:30 PM ISTwork hours
4:00 PM PKT4:30 PM ISTwork hours
5:00 PM PKT5:30 PM IST—
6:00 PM PKT6:30 PM IST—
7:00 PM PKT7:30 PM IST—
8:00 PM PKT8:30 PM IST—
9:00 PM PKT9:30 PM IST—
10:00 PM PKT10:30 PM ISTnight
11:00 PM PKT11:30 PM ISTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Karachi Time to IST

Add 30 minutes to the Karachi Time time to get IST.

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

Time difference between Karachi Time and IST

The time difference between Karachi Time and IST is 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of PKT.

Karachi Time and IST during daylight saving time

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

Best time for a meeting between Karachi Time and IST

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

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Karachi Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Karachi Time and IST?

IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT all year. 9:00 AM PKT = 9:30 AM IST.

What is 9 AM Karachi Time in IST?

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

What is 12 PM (noon) Karachi Time in IST?

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

Is IST ahead of or behind Karachi Time?

IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT, so it is later in IST than in Karachi Time.

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.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

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

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

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

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