ET to PKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 16, 2025

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Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5 • New York, Toronto, Washington DC

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 (ET): -5

UTC Offset (PKT): +5

DST Status: --

ET Time: --

PKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current ET: --:--:--

Current PKT: --:--:--

🌍 ET switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4) with daylight saving. PKT is always UTC+5 and never changes.

ET to PKT Conversion Guide

What is ET to PKT Conversion?

ET to PKT conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Time and Pakistan Standard Time. Eastern Time switches between EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer, while PKT is always UTC+5 and never observes daylight saving time. The time difference varies between 9-10 hours depending on the season.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Time (ET): Used in eastern United States and Canada. EST (UTC-5) from November to March, EDT (UTC-4) from March to November.

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT): Used throughout Pakistan. Always UTC+5, no daylight saving time changes.

Time Difference: PKT is 10 hours ahead during EST period, 9 hours ahead during EDT period.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EST Period: November to March when Eastern Time is UTC-5, making PKT 10 hours ahead

EDT Period: March to November when Eastern Time is UTC-4, making PKT 9 hours ahead

PKT Consistency: Pakistan Standard Time never changes and always remains UTC+5

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (EDT Period)

EDT 9:00 AM → PKT 6:00 PM

EDT 5:00 PM → PKT 2:00 AM (next day)

Summer schedule (March-November)

Business Hours (EST Period)

EST 9:00 AM → PKT 7:00 PM

EST 5:00 PM → PKT 3:00 AM (next day)

Winter schedule (November-March)

Meeting Times (EDT)

EDT 10:00 AM → PKT 7:00 PM

EDT 2:00 PM → PKT 11:00 PM

Optimal overlap hours

Late Night/Early Morning

EDT 11:00 PM → PKT 8:00 AM (next day)

EST 12:00 AM → PKT 10:00 AM

Cross-day scheduling

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• ET changes between EST and EDT, while PKT remains constant at UTC+5

• Time difference is 10 hours during EST period, 9 hours during EDT period

• PKT is always ahead of ET, often resulting in next-day dates

• Best meeting times: ET 8-10 AM corresponds to PKT 5-7 PM (EDT) or 6-8 PM (EST)

• Pakistan major cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad

• Pakistan has experimented with DST but hasn't used it since 2009

Convert Time Between Eastern Time and Pakistan

If you're trying to plan a call, schedule a meeting, or just check what time it is across the world, this ET to PKT Time Converter keeps things simple and clear. Whether you’re working with someone in Islamabad from New York or coordinating with Lahore from Washington DC, this tool saves you the back-and-forth. Here's a quick comparison of the countries in each time zone, along with their flags.

Eastern Time (ET)	Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇧🇲 Bermuda	🇵🇰 Pakistan

Why this converter might be your new favorite scheduling tool

This isn’t just any time converter. It’s tailored specifically for converting between Eastern Time (ET) and Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), which means it's made for people who regularly coordinate between these two regions. That includes freelancers, remote workers, family members living abroad, customer support teams, and anyone juggling time zones between North America and South Asia.

The tool gives you full control over how you input and view time, whether you're looking ahead to a future event or checking current time differences. It handles daylight saving changes automatically, and yes, it even shows you if a time crosses into the next day.

How to use it without scratching your head

Pick a date and time

Start by selecting the date and time you want to convert. This can be from the Eastern Time side or from PKT, depending on which is your starting point. The input area will adjust automatically when you swap time zones.

Choose the direction

You can convert from Eastern Time to Pakistan Time, or swap it with one click to go the other way. The tool will update all labels and headings so you always know which way you’re converting.

Customize your preferences

Auto Convert: Turn this on to see the result instantly after changing the time or date.
Daylight Saving Aware: This checks whether Eastern Time is in DST and adjusts accordingly.
Show UTC Offset: Toggle this to display time differences with or without UTC suffixes.
Show Seconds: Toggle seconds on or off in the time display.
12 or 24-Hour Format: Switch between standard AM/PM or 24-hour format, depending on your preference.

Smart features built in to save you clicks

This converter isn't just about static calculations. It updates in real time. If you're curious what the current time is in both zones, it's displayed at the bottom automatically. You also get a “Now” button to instantly fill in the current time for your selected zone.

Need to start fresh? Hit the “Reset” button. It brings everything back to default: today’s date, current time, and ET as your starting point.

Where this can make a real difference

Imagine you're based in Toronto and working with a development team in Lahore. You want to set a meeting for 9 AM your time. What time is that over there? Just pop it into the converter and see that it lands at 6 PM PKT during summer (EDT) or 7 PM during winter (EST). This way, no one ends up joining a call in the middle of the night.

Some tips to avoid common time mistakes

If the date is during Eastern Daylight Time (March to November), the time gap is 9 hours. Otherwise, it’s 10 hours.
Pakistan never observes daylight saving, so it’s always fixed at UTC+5.
If you're converting late at night ET, the resulting PKT time may be the next day. The tool shows that clearly in the date output.
Using the “Swap” button updates all labels and results but keeps your selected time intact.
If you're planning for someone else’s morning, try inputting ET times around 9 to 10 AM. That lands in the evening hours for PKT, which is usually a good overlap.

Keep scheduling smooth between New York and Karachi

Whether you're syncing up across continents or just need a clear view of what time it is halfway across the globe, this converter does all the heavy lifting. It factors in daylight saving time, shows offsets when you want them, and keeps everything accurate down to the second. One click and you’ll know exactly when to make that call, send that message, or schedule that meeting without confusion.