China Time to PKT Converter
PKT is 3 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM PKT.
PKT is 3 hours behind CST. To convert China Time to PKT, subtract 3 hours from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM PKT.
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in Pakistan.
China Time to PKT time conversion table
China Time to PKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | PKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| China Time | PKT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| China Time | PKT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Conversion table from China Time 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 China Time to PKT
Subtract 3 hours from the China Time time to get PKT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM PKT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 10:00 PM PKT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and PKT
The time difference between China Time and PKT is 3 hours all year – PKT is behind CST.
China Time and PKT during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between China Time and PKT
China Time and PKT share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
China Time to PKT FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and PKT?
PKT is 3 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM PKT.
What is 9 AM China Time in PKT?
9:00 AM CST is 6:00 AM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in PKT?
12:00 PM CST is 9:00 AM PKT.
Is PKT ahead of or behind China Time?
PKT is 3 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PKT than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 China Time and PKT?
China Time and PKT share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.