Riyadh
Karachi
Convert AST to PKT
Arabia Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time — Karachi is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+2 hours
AST Full Name
Arabia Standard Time
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
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About AST and PKT Time Zones
AST (Arabia Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Baghdad. PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 2:00 PM in Karachi (PKT). The time difference between AST and PKT is 2 hours — Karachi is ahead of Riyadh.
With only a 2-hour difference, Riyadh and Karachi share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Riyadh and Karachi with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and PKT?
Karachi (PKT) is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (AST). The offset is +2 hours.
Is PKT ahead or behind AST?
PKT is 2 hours ahead of AST. AST is UTC+3 and PKT is UTC+5.
When it's 12:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh (AST), it's 2:00 PM in Karachi (PKT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh (AST), it's 7:00 PM in Karachi (PKT).