PKT to CST Converter
CST is 11 hours behind PKT
PKT to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| PKT | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Converting Pakistan Standard Time to Central Standard Time
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. CST is 11 hours behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5, used in Pakistan, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from PKT to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PKT equals 10:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM noon PKT equals 1:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM PKT equals 6:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across PKT and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between PKT and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5 year-round. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.