PST to PKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 14, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle

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 (PST/PDT): -8

UTC Offset (PKT): +5

DST Status: --

PST/PDT Time: --

PKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PST/PDT: --:--:--

Current PKT: --:--:--

🌏 PST is UTC-8 (winter) and PDT is UTC-7 (summer). PKT is always UTC+5 with no daylight saving time.

PST to PKT Conversion Guide

What is PST to PKT Conversion?

PST to PKT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Standard Time and Pakistan Standard Time. PST is UTC-8 during winter months, while PDT is UTC-7 during daylight saving time (March-November). PKT is always UTC+5 and never changes. The time difference varies: 13 hours during PST period and 12 hours during PDT period.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC-8, used in western United States and Canada during winter months (November to March).

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC-7, used during daylight saving time from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November.

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT): Always UTC+5, covers all of Pakistan with no daylight saving time since 2009.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PST Period (Winter): 13-hour difference - PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST

PDT Period (Summer): 12-hour difference - PKT is 12 hours ahead of PDT

PKT Consistency: Pakistan never observes daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+5 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Winter Schedule (PST)

PST 9:00 AM → PKT 10:00 PM

PST 5:00 PM → PKT 6:00 AM (next day)

13-hour difference during standard time

Summer Schedule (PDT)

PDT 9:00 AM → PKT 9:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → PKT 5:00 AM (next day)

12-hour difference during daylight time

Business Hours Overlap

PST 8:00 PM → PKT 9:00 AM (next day)

PST 11:00 PM → PKT 12:00 PM (next day)

Late evening PST = morning PKT

International Calls

PST 7:00 AM → PKT 8:00 PM

PDT 6:00 AM → PKT 6:00 PM

Early morning PST/PDT = evening PKT

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 13 hours to PST or 12 hours to PDT to get PKT time

• PKT is almost exactly opposite to US Pacific Time - when it's day in one, it's night in the other

• Best meeting times: PST 8-11 PM = PKT 9 AM-12 PM (winter) or PDT 7-10 PM = PKT 7-10 AM (summer)

• Converting from PST/PDT often results in the next calendar day in PKT

• Pakistan shares PKT timezone with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and parts of Russia

• Remember daylight saving transitions in March and November affect the time difference

PST and PKT Time Converter

If you've ever needed to coordinate a call between California and Karachi or wondered what time it is in Lahore when it’s lunchtime in Seattle, this tool is here to help. Below is a quick visual that maps out countries using Pacific Time and Pakistan Standard Time to give context to the two zones this tool bridges:

PST/PDT (UTC-8/UTC-7)	PKT (UTC+5)
🇺🇸 United States (Pacific region) 🇨🇦 Canada (British Columbia, Yukon) 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California)	🇵🇰 Pakistan

Why This Tool Comes In Handy

This time converter focuses on two very different parts of the world: the western edge of North America and the South Asian region centered around Pakistan. The time difference is wide, up to 13 hours depending on the time of year, and that can cause all kinds of planning headaches. Whether you're working across teams, scheduling interviews, managing remote family check-ins, or organizing international livestreams, this tool keeps everyone on the same page.

What the Converter Actually Does

This calculator lets you input a date and time in either Pacific Time (PST/PDT) or Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and converts it to the other timezone. You can select which zone you’re starting from, then swap back and forth easily with the click of a button. It factors in Daylight Saving Time automatically if you want it to, and it gives you the converted time, the corresponding date, and helpful extras like the UTC offsets and the exact time difference.

How to Use It Without Guesswork

Step 1: Choose Your Time Zone

Use the dropdown to select either PST/PDT or PKT. The interface will update to match your selected input zone. By default, it starts with PST.

Step 2: Enter the Date and Time

Pick the date and time you want to convert. This works for future planning or reviewing past events.

Step 3: Hit Convert or Let It Auto-Convert

If “Auto Convert” is checked, results will appear instantly as you input values. Otherwise, click the “Convert Time” button manually.

Step 4: Read the Output

You’ll get the converted time, updated date, time difference, UTC offsets, and whether Daylight Saving Time applies. You’ll also see both time zones shown in a clean format at the bottom.

Buttons That Make Life Easier

Convert Time: Manually triggers the conversion.
Swap: Switches input and output zones without needing to retype your time.
Now: Sets the input to the current time in the selected timezone.
Reset: Clears the form and returns to default settings.
12/24 Hour Toggle: Flip between 12-hour and 24-hour formats for personal preference.

Settings That Work For You

This isn’t just a basic converter. You get a few toggles to adjust how the tool behaves:

Auto Convert: Automatically updates the result as soon as you change the time or date.
Daylight Saving Aware: Takes daylight time into account for Pacific Time. Uncheck it if you don’t care about DST differences.
Show UTC Offset: Displays time zone offsets like -8:00 or +5:00 to make it clearer what’s happening behind the scenes.
Show Seconds: Adds precision if you're working with tight schedules or syncing logs.

A Real-World Example

Say you’re in San Francisco planning a remote meeting with your dev team in Lahore. You want the meeting to start at 9:00 AM their time. Set the input timezone to PKT, pick 9:00 AM, and hit convert. You’ll instantly see that it’s 8:00 PM the previous day in Pacific Time if it’s summer, or 7:00 PM if it’s winter. This helps avoid confusion and keeps your whole team aligned, no matter the season.

Don’t Let Time Zones Slow You Down

Switching between Pacific Time and Pakistan Time doesn’t have to involve head math or mismatched calendars. Whether you're working late in LA or starting your day in Islamabad, this converter simplifies things into a few clicks. It’s quick, accurate, and saves you from double-booking or missing key hours. Give it a try next time you’re scheduling across continents.