Current time in Pakistan

02:48:19
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+5 8 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Islamabad
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Time zone of Pakistan

The time in Pakistan (Islamabad) follows the Asia/Karachi time zone, currently UTC+5. 8 hours ahead of Brasília.

Pakistan
02:48:19
Brasília
18:48:19

How to call or schedule a meeting with Pakistan

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 17:00 in Pakistan; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 02:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 10:00 Brasília time.

Pakistan: sunrise today at 06:24 · sunset at 17:17 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Islamabad
Continent
Asia
Area
803,940 km² (310,403 sq mi)
Population
about 180 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Languages
Urdu, English, Punjabi, Sindhi
Calling code
+92
Internet domain
.pk

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Pakistan right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Pakistan?

8 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Pakistan changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan follows Asia/Karachi, currently UTC+5. The reference location is Islamabad.

Does Pakistan have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Pakistan does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Pakistan from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 10:00 Brasília time (17:00 to 18:00 in Pakistan).

What is the capital of Pakistan?

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad. The country covers about 803,940 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Pakistan use?

The currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR). To call from abroad, dial +92 before the number. Websites use the .pk domain.