BST to Karachi Time Converter
PKT is 5 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:00 PM PKT.
PKT is 5 hours ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Karachi Time, add 5 hours to the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:00 PM PKT.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Karachi Time (Karachi time) is used in Karachi, Pakistan.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to Karachi Time time conversion table
BST to Karachi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| BST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| BST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from BST to Karachi Time 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 Karachi Time, −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 BST to Karachi Time
Add 5 hours to the BST time to get Karachi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:00 PM PKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 3:00 AM PKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and Karachi Time
The time difference between BST and Karachi Time 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Karachi Time is 5 hours ahead of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Karachi Time is 4 hours ahead of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Karachi Time is 5 hours ahead of BST.
BST and Karachi Time during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- Karachi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between BST and Karachi Time
BST and Karachi Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
BST to Karachi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and Karachi Time?
Right now PKT is 5 hours ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in Karachi Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:00 PM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Karachi Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:00 PM PKT.
Is Karachi Time ahead of or behind BST?
PKT is 5 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in Karachi Time than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does Karachi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Karachi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and Karachi Time?
BST and Karachi Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.