BST to PKT 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 PKT, 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. PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in 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 PKT time conversion table
BST to PKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 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 | PKT |
|---|---|
| 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 | PKT |
|---|---|
| 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 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 BST to PKT
Add 5 hours to the BST time to get PKT.
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 PKT
The time difference between BST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: PKT is 5 hours ahead of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: PKT is 4 hours ahead of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PKT is 5 hours ahead of BST.
BST and PKT 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).
- PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between BST and PKT
BST and PKT 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 PKT FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and PKT?
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 PKT?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:00 PM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in PKT?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:00 PM PKT.
Is PKT ahead of or behind BST?
PKT is 5 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in PKT 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 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 BST and PKT?
BST and PKT 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.