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PKT to GST Converter

GST is 1 hour behind PKT

Current PKT Time
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Asia/Karachi
Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Time Diff
1h behind
PKT
UTC+5
GST
UTC+4
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PKT (7h)

PKT to GST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in GST

PKT to GST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
PKT GST
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 12:00 AM
2:00 AM 1:00 AM
3:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM 3:00 AM
5:00 AM 4:00 AM
6:00 AM 5:00 AM
7:00 AM 6:00 AM
8:00 AM 7:00 AM
9:00 AM 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 9:00 AM
11:00 AM 10:00 AM
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
1:00 PM 12:00 PM
2:00 PM 1:00 PM
3:00 PM 2:00 PM
4:00 PM 3:00 PM
5:00 PM 4:00 PM
6:00 PM 5:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM 7:00 PM
9:00 PM 8:00 PM
10:00 PM 9:00 PM
11:00 PM 10:00 PM

Converting Pakistan Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and Gulf Standard Time (GST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. GST is 1 hour behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5, used in Pakistan, while GST is UTC+4, used in United Arab Emirates, Oman.

When converting from PKT to GST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PKT equals 8:00 AM GST, 12:00 PM noon PKT equals 11:00 AM GST, and 5:00 PM PKT equals 4:00 PM GST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across PKT and GST

For professionals scheduling meetings between PKT and GST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. GST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+4 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PKT and GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 1 hour behind Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in PKT, it is 11:00 AM in GST.
How do I convert PKT to GST?
To convert PKT to GST, subtract 1 hour from the PKT time. For example, 9:00 AM PKT is 8:00 AM GST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does PKT or GST observe Daylight Saving Time?
PKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between PKT and GST?
The best time to schedule a call between PKT and GST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in PKT, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in GST.
Is PKT ahead or behind GST?
PKT (UTC+5) is 1 hour ahead of GST (UTC+4). PKT corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi, while GST corresponds to Asia/Dubai.

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