Mumbai
Karachi
Convert IST to PKT
India Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time — Karachi is 0.5 hours behind Mumbai
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-0.5 hours
IST Full Name
India Standard Time
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
IST to PKT Conversion Table
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About IST and PKT Time Zones
IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 and covers cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mumbai (IST), it's 11:30 AM in Karachi (PKT). The time difference between IST and PKT is 0.5 hours — Karachi is behind Mumbai.
With only a 0.5-hour difference, Mumbai and Karachi share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Mumbai and Karachi with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and PKT?
Karachi (PKT) is 0.5 hours behind Mumbai (IST). The offset is -0.5 hours.
Is PKT ahead or behind IST?
PKT is 0.5 hours behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30 and PKT is UTC+5.
When it's 12:00 PM in Mumbai, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mumbai (IST), it's 11:30 AM in Karachi (PKT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Mumbai, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 5:00 PM in Mumbai (IST), it's 4:30 PM in Karachi (PKT).