Current Time in UTC+5 Zone
About UTC+5
Discover all countries and IANA time zones in the UTC+5 offset. View the current local time for all locations with this UTC offset.
UTC Offset: UTC+5
What is UTC+5?
UTC+5 is a fixed offset from Coordinated Universal Time: clocks on this offset are always 5 hours ahead of UTC. Unlike a named time zone, a UTC offset never shifts for daylight saving time. Regions that observe DST alternate between two different UTC offsets across the year, which is why the countries listed below can change with the seasons.
In aviation, shipping, and military usage, UTC+5 corresponds to the Echo time zone (E), written with the letter suffix E in Zulu notation. Pilots and NATO forces use these letter zones so an order like "0800E" is unambiguous worldwide.
UTC+5 vs GMT+5
On a wall clock, UTC+5 and GMT+5 show the same time. The difference is in what they refer to: UTC is the modern standard kept by atomic clocks and used in computing, aviation, and science, while GMT is the older convention based on mean solar time at Greenwich. Technical systems, logs, and APIs should reference UTC+5.
Time & Daylight in UTC+5
Time Difference Between UTC+5 and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from UTC+5 right now.
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Antarctica/Mawson
UTC+5: The Central Asian and Pakistan Time Zone
UTC+5 is a fixed offset from Coordinated Universal Time, meaning it never observes daylight saving time (DST). It is used year-round by several countries and territories, spanning from the frozen reaches of Antarctica to the tropical islands of the Maldives. Unlike named time zones that may shift with DST, UTC+5 remains constant, making it a reliable reference for scheduling across a vast longitudinal swath.
What Does a Fixed UTC Offset Mean?
A fixed UTC offset means the local time is always exactly five hours ahead of UTC, with no seasonal adjustments. This contrasts with named time zones like Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) or Yekaterinburg Time (YEKT), which are labels applied to regions that may or may not observe DST. When a region switches to DST, it temporarily moves off UTC+5 to UTC+6, so the list of countries on this offset is not static. For example, parts of Russia that use Yekaterinburg Time stay on UTC+5 year-round, while other regions like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan also remain fixed here.
Countries and Territories Currently on UTC+5
- Antarctica: Mawson Station (Mawson) and Vostok Station (Vostok) use UTC+5 year-round.
- French Southern and Antarctic Lands: Kerguelen Islands (Port-aux-Français) are on UTC+5.
- Kazakhstan: Most of the country, including Almaty, Aqtau, Aqtobe, Atyrau, Oral, Qostanay, Qyzylorda, and others.
- Maldives: The entire island nation, with capital Malé on UTC+5.
- Pakistan: All of Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, using Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
- Russia: Yekaterinburg Time zone, covering the Urals and parts of Siberia, including Yekaterinburg.
- Tajikistan: Entire country, including Dushanbe.
- Turkmenistan: Entire country, including Ashgabat.
- Uzbekistan: Most of the country, including Tashkent and Samarkand.
IANA Time Zones at UTC+5
The IANA time zone database includes the following zones that are permanently at UTC+5 (no DST): Antarctica/Mawson, Antarctica/Vostok, Asia/Almaty, Asia/Aqtau, Asia/Aqtobe, Asia/Ashgabat, Asia/Atyrau, Asia/Dushanbe, Asia/Karachi, Asia/Oral, Asia/Qostanay, Asia/Qyzylorda, Asia/Samarkand, Asia/Tashkent, Asia/Yekaterinburg, Indian/Kerguelen, Indian/Maldives. Note that some zones like Asia/Karachi have historically observed DST but currently do not.
Representative Cities
- Mawson, Antarctica: Research station on the coast.
- Vostok, Antarctica: Inland research station near the South Pole.
- Almaty, Kazakhstan: Former capital, largest city.
- Aqtau, Kazakhstan: Caspian Sea port.
- Aqtobe, Kazakhstan: Northwestern industrial city.
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: Capital city.
- Atyrau, Kazakhstan: Oil hub on the Ural River.
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan: Capital city.
- Karachi, Pakistan: Largest city and port.
- Oral, Kazakhstan: Western city near Russia.
- Qostanay, Kazakhstan: Northern city.
- Qyzylorda, Kazakhstan: Southern city.
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Historic city.
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Capital city.
- Yekaterinburg, Russia: Major industrial city.
- Kerguelen, French Southern Lands: Remote island base.
- Maldives (Malé): Capital of the island nation.
Practical Scheduling Notes
UTC+5 is 10 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is 2 hours behind India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and 30 minutes ahead of Afghanistan Time (AFT, UTC+4:30). When scheduling across time zones, remember that Pakistan and Kazakhstan do not observe DST, but neighboring countries like India (UTC+5:30) and Afghanistan (UTC+4:30) also remain fixed. Russia's Yekaterinburg Time is also DST-free. The military designation for UTC+5 is Echo (E), and on a clock, UTC and GMT display the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What countries are in UTC+5?
Countries that are permanently on UTC+5 include Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Maldives, and parts of Antarctica (Mawson and Vostok stations) and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Kerguelen). Russia's Yekaterinburg Time zone also uses UTC+5 year-round.
Does UTC+5 observe daylight saving time?
No, UTC+5 is a fixed offset and does not observe daylight saving time. However, some regions that normally use a different offset may move onto UTC+5 during their DST period, but the offset itself never changes.
What is the time difference between UTC+5 and US Eastern Time?
UTC+5 is 10 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). When Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) is in effect, the difference is 9 hours.
Is Pakistan on UTC+5?
Yes, Pakistan uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), which is UTC+5 year-round. It does not observe daylight saving time.
What is the military time zone for UTC+5?
The military designation for UTC+5 is Echo (E). It is used in military and aviation communications.
Why is UTC+5 used in Antarctica?
Research stations like Mawson and Vostok use UTC+5 for logistical convenience, often aligning with the time zone of their supply bases or home countries. Mawson Station uses UTC+5 year-round, while Vostok Station also uses UTC+5.