CST to PKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 10, 2025

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China Standard Time (CST)

UTC+8 • Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)

UTC+5 • Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (CST): +8

UTC Offset (PKT): +5

DST Status: --

CST Time: --

PKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current CST: --:--:--

Current PKT: --:--:--

🌐 CST is UTC+8 and PKT is UTC+5. Neither timezone observes daylight saving time, maintaining a constant 3-hour difference year-round.

CST to PKT Conversion Guide

What is CST to PKT Conversion?

CST to PKT conversion helps you translate time between China Standard Time and Pakistan Standard Time. CST is UTC+8 and never changes, while PKT is UTC+5 and also never changes. The time difference is consistently 3 hours, with CST always ahead of PKT throughout the year.

Time Zone Information

China Standard Time (CST): Used throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time since 1991.

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT): Used throughout Pakistan. Always UTC+5 with no daylight saving time since 2009.

Time Difference: CST is consistently 3 hours ahead of PKT year-round.

Daylight Saving Time Status

China: Has not observed daylight saving time since 1991, maintaining stable UTC+8 offset across the entire country

Pakistan: Has not observed daylight saving time since 2009, maintaining stable UTC+5 offset

Consistent Difference: The 3-hour difference remains constant throughout the year

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

CST 9:00 AM → PKT 6:00 AM

CST 5:00 PM → PKT 2:00 PM

Standard business day conversion

Meeting Times

CST 11:00 AM → PKT 8:00 AM

CST 6:00 PM → PKT 3:00 PM

Good overlap for business calls

Early Hours

CST 12:00 AM → PKT 9:00 PM (previous day)

CST 3:00 AM → PKT 12:00 AM

Date change considerations

Evening Coordination

CST 7:00 PM → PKT 4:00 PM

CST 10:00 PM → PKT 7:00 PM

Evening meetings and coordination

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Both countries use stable time zones with no daylight saving changes

• Subtract 3 hours from CST to get PKT

• Business hours overlap from CST 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PKT 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

• China uses a single time zone across the entire country despite spanning 5 geographic time zones

• Both regions are major players in the Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC projects

• Good time proximity makes CST-PKT coordination relatively easy for business

Convert Time Between China and Pakistan

If you've ever struggled to set a meeting between Shanghai and Karachi, or tried to catch a live stream in Islamabad that's airing in Beijing, this time conversion tool is built to make your life a whole lot easier. Below is a quick comparison of the two time zones and a breakdown of the countries that follow each.

China Standard Time (CST) 🇨🇳 UTC+8	Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) 🇵🇰 UTC+5
🇨🇳 China 🇲🇴 Macau 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇹🇼 Taiwan (de facto uses CST)	🇵🇰 Pakistan

Why use this CST-PKT time converter?

When you’re managing cross-border schedules between China and Pakistan, every hour counts. China operates on CST (UTC+8), while Pakistan runs on PKT (UTC+5). Neither observes daylight saving time, so there's a consistent 3-hour gap all year. Whether you’re coordinating a call, booking logistics, or setting a deadline, this calculator removes the guesswork.

Set it once, see it all

Select your date and time

Start by picking your desired date and time using the date and time fields on the left. You can choose whether you're starting in China or Pakistan using the dropdown menu above the inputs.

Click, convert, done

Hit the “Convert Time” button and you’ll instantly get the equivalent time in the other country. You’ll see the full result along with UTC offsets, formatted display, and a clear time difference.

Live updates right on screen

Want to know the current time in both zones? That’s always visible at the bottom right of the tool, ticking in real-time. It even reflects your choice of 12 or 24-hour format.

Optional tweaks if you want more control

Auto Convert: As soon as you change the input time, the result updates automatically.
Daylight Saving Aware: While CST and PKT don't observe DST, the checkbox is there in case you’re switching zones in the future.
Show UTC Offset: Turn this on if you need the precise offset including minutes.
Show Seconds: Toggle whether to display time down to the second.
12/24 Hour Format: Click the “12 Hour” button to switch formats anytime.

Swapping time zones made simple

Let’s say you accidentally set Pakistan as your starting point when you meant to convert from China. Just hit the “Swap” button, and your input and output zones will reverse instantly. Your data stays put, and the result updates with one click.

Instant now, instant reset

The “Now” button grabs the current time in your selected zone and fills the fields for you, ready to convert. The “Reset” button brings everything back to default, including the original CST → PKT order and today's date/time in China.

Where this tool comes in handy

This is especially useful if you’re working on international projects like CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor), managing import/export schedules, or planning cross-time-zone classes. For example, if you're in Lahore and trying to catch a livestreamed lecture from Tsinghua University at 2 PM CST, this tool will instantly show you that it starts at 11 AM PKT. No confusion, no math, just a reliable answer every time.

Stay in sync with zero effort

This CST to PKT converter keeps things smooth for anyone juggling schedules between China and Pakistan. It's built with live updates, smart toggles, and reliable defaults so you’re always looking at the right time on both ends. Whether you're a logistics coordinator, a remote team member, or just trying to catch a show at the right moment, this little tool has your back.