PKT 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 PKT to BST, subtract 5 hours from the PKT time: 9:00 AM PKT = 4:00 AM GMT.
PKT (Pakistan Time) is used in 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.
PKT to BST time conversion table
PKT to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PKT | 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 |
| PKT | 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 |
| PKT | 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 PKT 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 PKT to BST
Subtract 5 hours from the PKT 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 PKT and BST
The time difference between PKT 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 PKT.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours behind of PKT.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours behind of PKT.
PKT and BST during daylight saving time
- PKT 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 PKT and BST
PKT 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.
PKT to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between PKT 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 PKT in BST?
9:00 AM PKT is 4:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) PKT in BST?
12:00 PM PKT is 7:00 AM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind PKT?
GMT is 5 hours behind PKT, so it is earlier in BST than in PKT.
Does PKT change for daylight saving time?
No. PKT 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 PKT and BST?
PKT 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.