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PKT to IST Converter

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

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

PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in 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.

PKT to IST time conversion table

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

PKTISTDay
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 PKT to IST

Add 30 minutes to the PKT time to get IST.

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

Time difference between PKT and IST

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

PKT and IST during daylight saving time

  • PKT 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 PKT and IST

PKT 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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PKT to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between PKT and IST?

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

What is 9 AM PKT in IST?

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

What is 12 PM (noon) PKT in IST?

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

Is IST ahead of or behind PKT?

IST is 30 minutes ahead of PKT, so it is later in IST 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 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 PKT and IST?

PKT 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.