AST to PKT Converter
PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST. 9:00 AM AST = 6:00 PM PKT.
PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST at the moment. To convert AST to PKT, add 9 hours to the AST time: 9:00 AM AST = 6:00 PM PKT.
AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year). PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in Pakistan.
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
AST to PKT time conversion table
AST to PKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| AST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| AST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from AST to PKT for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in PKT, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AST to PKT
Add 9 hours to the AST time to get PKT.
Example: 9:00 AM AST = 6:00 PM PKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AST = 7:00 AM PKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AST and PKT
The time difference between AST and PKT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PKT is 8 hours ahead of AST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST.
AST and PKT during daylight saving time
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AST and PKT
AST and PKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AST, which is 4:00 PM PKT.
AST to PKT FAQ
What is the time difference between AST and PKT?
Right now PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AST in PKT?
9:00 AM AST is 6:00 PM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AST in PKT?
12:00 PM AST is 9:00 PM PKT.
Is PKT ahead of or behind AST?
PKT is 9 hours ahead of AST, so it is later in PKT than in AST.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
Does PKT change for daylight saving time?
No. PKT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AST and PKT?
AST and PKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AST, which is 4:00 PM PKT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.