PT to PKT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 17, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, 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 (PT): -8

UTC Offset (PKT): +5

DST Status: --

PT Time: --

PKT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PT: --:--:--

Current PKT: --:--:--

🌍 PT switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7) with daylight saving. PKT is always UTC+5 and never changes.

PT to PKT Conversion Guide

What is PT to PKT Conversion?

PT to PKT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Time and Pakistan Standard Time. Pacific Time switches between PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer, while PKT is always UTC+5 and never observes daylight saving time. The time difference varies between 12-13 hours depending on the season.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Time (PT): Used in western US and Canada. PST (UTC-8) from November to March, PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.

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

Time Difference: PKT is 13 hours ahead during PST period, 12 hours ahead during PDT period.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PST Period: November to March when Pacific Time is UTC-8, making PKT 13 hours ahead

PDT Period: March to November when Pacific Time is UTC-7, making PKT 12 hours ahead

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

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (PST Period)

PST 9:00 AM → PKT 10:00 PM

PST 5:00 PM → PKT 6:00 AM (next day)

Winter schedule (November-March)

Business Hours (PDT Period)

PDT 9:00 AM → PKT 9:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → PKT 5:00 AM (next day)

Summer schedule (March-November)

Evening Meetings (PDT)

PDT 6:00 PM → PKT 6:00 AM (next day)

PDT 8:00 PM → PKT 8:00 AM (next day)

Late meetings work best

Early Morning (PST)

PST 7:00 AM → PKT 8:00 PM

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

Morning PT = Evening PKT

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• PT changes between PST and PDT, while PKT remains constant at UTC+5

• Time difference is 13 hours during PST period, 12 hours during PDT period

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

• Best meeting times: PT 8-10 PM corresponds to PKT 8-10 AM next day (PDT) or 9-11 AM (PST)

• US DST: Second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November

• Large time difference makes real-time collaboration challenging

PT to PKT Time Conversion

If you're juggling meetings between the US WEST Coast and Pakistan, this tool is built with you in mind. Right at the top, you’ll get a live comparison between Pacific Time (PT) and Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). Here’s a quick view of the countries in each timezone:

Pacific Time (PT) 🌎	Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) 🇵🇰
🇺🇸 United States (California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho) 🇨🇦 Canada (British Columbia, Yukon) 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California)	🇵🇰 Pakistan

Here’s What This Calculator Actually Does

This tool helps you convert time between Pacific Time (used in places like Los Angeles and Vancouver) and Pakistan Standard Time (used throughout Pakistan). It handles daylight saving changes in the US automatically and always treats Pakistan’s time as UTC+5, since PKT doesn’t change throughout the year.

Why You’d Want Something Like This

If you’re coordinating across timezones for work, travel, or family check-ins, the PT/PKT gap, usually 12 or 13 hours, is not easy to calculate on the fly. This converter saves you the mental math, accounts for daylight time shifts in the US, and presents both current and selected times clearly, second by second if you want it.

Step-by-Step: How to Use It

1. Choose the Time You’re Starting From

At the top, select a date and time. It defaults to your current time in PT, but you can switch that if you prefer converting from PKT instead using the dropdown.

2. Set the Right Timezone

Use the dropdown to choose whether you’re starting with PT or PKT. The labels on both sides will update to reflect your choice.

3. Hit Convert (Or Let It Auto-Convert)

Either press the "Convert Time" button or leave the “Auto Convert” checkbox ticked to get instant results as you make changes. The converted time appears on the opposite side, along with the full date and detailed UTC offset info.

4. Explore Additional Options

You can:

Toggle daylight saving awareness (which affects PT)
Choose to see the UTC offset in hours or full format (like -08:00)
Show or hide seconds
Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats

Smart Features That Save You Extra Steps

Live Clock Sync

Current PT and PKT clocks tick in real time, so you always see what time it is now in each zone.

One-Click Shortcuts

Convert: Does the math for you
Swap: Switches the direction of conversion (from PT→PKT or PKT→PT)
Now: Instantly populates the time field with the current moment
Reset: Clears everything and brings the form back to default

Format Flip

Need to think in military time or just prefer 24-hour clocks? Use the toggle button to change the format without reloading anything.

How It Handles Daylight Time (So You Don’t Have To)

PT includes both PST (standard time, UTC-8) and PDT (daylight time, UTC-7). The converter checks your selected date and automatically adjusts whether it’s PST or PDT, so your result is always accurate. You’ll also see which one is active right in the results.

Here’s Where This Tool Comes In Handy

Imagine you’re running a virtual team between San Francisco and Islamabad. You’ve got a team standup at 9:00 AM PT. With this converter, you instantly see that’s 9:00 PM PKT during daylight time, or 10:00 PM PKT during standard time. That’s a lot better than second-guessing it or sending the wrong calendar invite.

Keep Your PT/PKT Scheduling Clean and Confident

This converter was built for moments when clarity matters, before a deadline, before a meeting, before the day slips past. Whether you’re checking in with family or keeping your global schedule on track, it makes timezone juggling painless. Just plug in your time and let the tool figure out the rest.