IST to Karachi Time Converter
PKT is 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.
PKT is 30 minutes behind IST. To convert IST to Karachi Time, subtract 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Karachi Time (Karachi time) is used in Karachi, Pakistan.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Karachi Time time conversion table
IST to Karachi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| IST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| IST | Karachi Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
Conversion table from IST 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 IST to Karachi Time
Subtract 30 minutes from the IST time to get Karachi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM IST = 11:30 PM PKT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Karachi Time
The time difference between IST and Karachi Time is 30 minutes all year – PKT is behind IST.
IST and Karachi Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Karachi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between IST and Karachi Time
IST and Karachi Time share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
IST to Karachi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Karachi Time?
PKT is 30 minutes behind IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM PKT.
What is 9 AM IST in Karachi Time?
9:00 AM IST is 8:30 AM PKT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Karachi Time?
12:00 PM IST is 11:30 AM PKT.
Is Karachi Time ahead of or behind IST?
PKT is 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Karachi Time than in IST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 IST and Karachi Time?
IST and Karachi Time share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM PKT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.