Karachi Time to BST Converter
GMT is 5 hours behind PKT. 9:00 AM PKT = 4:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours behind PKT at the moment. To convert Karachi Time to BST, subtract 5 hours from the Karachi Time time: 9:00 AM PKT = 4:00 AM GMT.
Karachi Time (Karachi time) is used in Karachi, Pakistan. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
Karachi Time to BST time conversion table
Karachi Time to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Karachi Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| Karachi Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| Karachi Time | BST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Conversion table from Karachi Time to BST 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 BST, −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 Karachi Time to BST
Subtract 5 hours from the Karachi Time time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM PKT = 4:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM PKT = 8:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Karachi Time and BST
The time difference between Karachi Time and BST 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: BST is 5 hours behind of Karachi Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours behind of Karachi Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours behind of Karachi Time.
Karachi Time and BST during daylight saving time
- Karachi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Karachi Time and BST
Karachi Time and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
Karachi Time to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between Karachi Time and BST?
Right now GMT is 5 hours behind PKT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Karachi Time in BST?
9:00 AM PKT is 4:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Karachi Time in BST?
12:00 PM PKT is 7:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind Karachi Time?
GMT is 5 hours behind PKT, so it is earlier in BST than in Karachi 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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Karachi Time and BST?
Karachi Time and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PKT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.