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Convert PST to PKT
Pacific Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time — Karachi is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+12 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
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About PST and PKT Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 12:00 AM in Karachi (PKT). The time difference between PST and PKT is 12 hours — Karachi is ahead of Los Angeles.
With a 13-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Los Angeles (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Karachi.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and PKT may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Karachi with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and PKT?
Karachi (PKT) is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +12 hours.
Is PKT ahead or behind PST?
PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and PKT is UTC+5.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 12:00 AM in Karachi (PKT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 5:00 AM in Karachi (PKT).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.