IST to PKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 26, 2025

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India Standard Time (IST)

UTC+5:30 • Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)

UTC+5 • Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (IST): +05:30

UTC Offset (PKT): +05:00

DST Status: --

IST Time: --

PKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current IST: --:--:--

Current PKT: --:--:--

🇮🇳 Neither India nor Pakistan observe daylight saving time. IST is always UTC+5:30, PKT is always UTC+5.

IST to PKT Conversion Guide

What is IST to PKT Conversion?

IST to PKT conversion helps you translate time between India Standard Time and Pakistan Standard Time zones. IST is always UTC+5:30 and never changes for daylight saving time. PKT is always UTC+5 and also never changes. The time difference between these zones is consistently 30 minutes, with IST being ahead.

Time Zone Information

India Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata. Always UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving time adjustments ever implemented.

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT): Used throughout Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi. Always UTC+5 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Time Difference: IST is consistently 30 minutes ahead of PKT year-round. This makes scheduling between India and Pakistan very predictable.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

India: Never observes daylight saving time - IST remains UTC+5:30 throughout the year

Pakistan: Never observes daylight saving time - PKT remains UTC+5 throughout the year

Consistent Difference: The 30-minute time difference never changes, making this one of the most stable timezone conversions

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

IST 9:00 AM → PKT 8:30 AM

IST 5:00 PM → PKT 4:30 PM

Perfect overlap for business meetings

Meeting Planning

Best IST Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Converts to PKT: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Excellent business hours overlap

Travel Planning

IST Departure: 11:30 PM

PKT Arrival: 11:00 PM (same day)

Easy to calculate travel times

Event Scheduling

IST Midnight: 11:30 PM PKT (previous day)

IST Noon: 11:30 AM PKT

Consistent 30-minute difference

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• This is one of the simplest timezone conversions - just subtract 30 minutes from IST

• Neither India nor Pakistan observe daylight saving time

• Business hours overlap almost perfectly between both countries

• Both countries use a single timezone covering their entire territory

• India's unique UTC+5:30 offset makes it distinct from neighboring countries

• The 30-minute difference means most scheduling conflicts are minimal

Convert Time Between IST and PKT

If you ever find yourself juggling meetings between Mumbai and Karachi or trying to plan travel across the border, this IST-PKT Time Converter was made for you. It handles the time zone math for India Standard Time (IST) and Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and gives you a clean, reliable answer within seconds.

What This Calculator Actually Does

This tool takes a date and time in either IST or PKT and instantly converts it to the other. It’s built to be fast, accurate, and clear - no guesswork, no fuss. Whether you’re scheduling a call, catching a flight, or simply curious about the time difference, it’s a handy way to know exactly what’s happening across the border.

IST is always UTC+5:30, while PKT is always UTC+5. The difference is a consistent 30 minutes, and neither country observes daylight saving time. That means this conversion is always the same, no matter the time of year.

How to Use It Step by Step

1. Pick your starting timezone

By default, the tool starts with IST as your input timezone, but you can switch to PKT anytime using the dropdown menu labeled under the input section.

2. Select a date and time

Choose the date and time you want to convert using the calendar and clock input fields. The interface is smooth and quick, so you won’t need to fiddle around with formatting.

3. Let it convert (or do it yourself)

If the "Auto Convert" option is on (which it is by default), the tool will automatically convert the time as soon as you change the inputs. Otherwise, hit the "Convert Time" button to do it manually.

4. View the results

The converted time appears instantly in a large font, along with the full date. Below that, you’ll also see a breakdown of the time difference, UTC offsets, and formatted versions of the time in both zones.

Extras That Make It Even Better

Live Clocks

Real-time clocks for both IST and PKT are always running in the lower section, so you’re never more than a glance away from the current time in either country.

Time Format Toggle

Want to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats? There’s a button for that. It instantly updates both the live clocks and your converted result.

Swap Timezones

Need to flip your input and output zones? The "Swap" button instantly swaps IST and PKT in the interface—no need to reset or re-enter anything.

Set to Current Time

The "Now" button grabs the current time in the selected input timezone and fills it into the fields for a quick, real-world check.

Reset Anytime

Hit "Reset" to return everything to its default state - IST as the input, PKT as the output, and current date/time pre-filled.

Extra Options You Can Tweak

Auto Convert: When on, the tool updates results automatically as you change time or timezone.
Daylight Saving Aware: Included for consistency, though DST isn’t observed in either country.
Show UTC Offset: Adds or hides the UTC offset details in your results.
Keyboard Shortcuts: You can trigger actions using keys: Enter to convert, S to swap, N for now, R to reset, F to toggle format.

A Few Things That Might Trip You Up

If you don’t pick both a date and time, the tool can’t convert - just make sure both fields are filled.
The converter only works between IST and PKT, not other time zones.
The daylight saving toggle won’t change anything here, since neither region uses it, but it’s built in for potential future use or consistency with other Tools.

Keep Your Schedule in Sync Across Borders

This converter makes it easy to stay coordinated between India and Pakistan, whether you’re managing meetings, messaging friends, or planning a trip. With a rock-solid 30-minute difference that never changes, the IST to PKT conversion is refreshingly straightforward - and this tool handles all the heavy lifting.

Use it whenever you need a fast, clear answer on what time it is across the border, and move forward without second-guessing.