EST to PKT Converter
PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 PM PKT.
PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to PKT, add 10 hours to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 PM PKT.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in Pakistan.
EST to PKT time conversion table
EST to PKT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| EST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| EST | PKT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from EST 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 EST to PKT
Add 10 hours to the EST time to get PKT.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 PM PKT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 8:00 AM PKT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and PKT
The time difference between EST 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 10 hours ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PKT is 9 hours ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST.
EST and PKT during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- PKT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and PKT
EST and PKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:00 PM PKT.
EST to PKT FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and PKT?
Right now PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in PKT?
9:00 AM EST is 7:00 PM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in PKT?
12:00 PM EST is 10:00 PM PKT.
Is PKT ahead of or behind EST?
PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in PKT than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 EST and PKT?
EST and PKT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:00 PM PKT.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.