Current Time in Islamabad, Pakistan

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

PKT

IANA Identifier

Asia/Karachi

UTC Offset

UTC+5

Country

Pakistan (PK)

Location Details

Coordinates

33.6844°, 73.0479°

Population

1.1M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Islamabad International Airport (ISB) — 30 km

Nearby Cities

• Karachi — Pakistan
• Lahore — Pakistan
• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Almaty — Kazakhstan
• Baku — Azerbaijan
• Bangalore — India
• Chennai — India
• Chittagong — Bangladesh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Islamabad in?

Islamabad is in the PKT time zone (Asia/Karachi), which is UTC+5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Islamabad observe Daylight Saving Time?

Islamabad uses the Asia/Karachi IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Islamabad?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Islamabad, Pakistan. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Islamabad?

Islamabad has a UTC offset of UTC+5. This means it is 5 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Islamabad?

Islamabad is served by Islamabad International Airport (ISB).