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