PKT to AST Converter
AST is 9 hours behind PKT. 9:00 AM PKT = 12:00 AM AST.
AST is 9 hours behind PKT at the moment. To convert PKT to AST, subtract 9 hours from the PKT time: 9:00 AM PKT = 12:00 AM AST.
PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in Pakistan. AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year).
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
PKT to AST time conversion table
PKT to AST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PKT | AST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PKT | 3:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM PKT | 4:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM PKT | 5:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM PKT | 6:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM PKT | 7:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM PKT | 8:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM PKT | 9:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM PKT | 10:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM PKT | 11:00 PM AST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM PKT | 12:00 AM AST | night |
| 10:00 AM PKT | 1:00 AM AST | night |
| 11:00 AM PKT | 2:00 AM AST | night |
| 12:00 PM PKT | 3:00 AM AST | night |
| 1:00 PM PKT | 4:00 AM AST | night |
| 2:00 PM PKT | 5:00 AM AST | night |
| 3:00 PM PKT | 6:00 AM AST | — |
| 4:00 PM PKT | 7:00 AM AST | — |
| 5:00 PM PKT | 8:00 AM AST | — |
| 6:00 PM PKT | 9:00 AM AST | — |
| 7:00 PM PKT | 10:00 AM AST | — |
| 8:00 PM PKT | 11:00 AM AST | — |
| 9:00 PM PKT | 12:00 PM AST | — |
| 10:00 PM PKT | 1:00 PM AST | — |
| 11:00 PM PKT | 2:00 PM AST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PKT to AST
Subtract 9 hours from the PKT time to get AST.
Example: 9:00 AM PKT = 12:00 AM AST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM PKT = 4:00 PM AST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PKT and AST
The time difference between PKT and AST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: AST is 9 hours behind of PKT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AST is 8 hours behind of PKT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AST is 9 hours behind of PKT.
PKT and AST during daylight saving time
- PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
Best time for a meeting between PKT and AST
PKT and AST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PKT, which is 10:00 PM AST.
PKT to AST FAQ
What is the time difference between PKT and AST?
Right now AST is 9 hours behind PKT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PKT in AST?
9:00 AM PKT is 12:00 AM AST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PKT in AST?
12:00 PM PKT is 3:00 AM AST.
Is AST ahead of or behind PKT?
AST is 9 hours behind PKT, so it is earlier in AST than in PKT.
Does PKT change for daylight saving time?
No. PKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
What is the best time for a meeting between PKT and AST?
PKT and AST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PKT, which is 10:00 PM AST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.