Current Time in Karachi

Live Karachi time with automatic updates

02:04:30
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time Zone: Asia/KarachiUTC+00:00

About Karachi Time

Karachi follows the Asia/Karachi time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Karachi.

Time Zone Information

The time shown is based on Karachi's official time zone (Asia/Karachi), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.

Karachi is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Understanding the local time in Karachi is crucial for:

  • Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
  • Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
  • Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
  • Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules

🏢 Local Business Hours

Standard business hours in Karachi:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (some offices)
  • Sunday: Closed

Note: Friday prayers 12-2 PM important. Security considerations for meetings

🌍 Time Differences

Current time in other major cities:

Karachi Landmarks & Business

🏛️ Famous Landmarks

  • Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum
  • Clifton Beach
  • Pakistan Maritime Museum
  • Mohatta Palace
  • Port Grand

💼 Major Companies

  • Pakistan State Oil
  • Habib Bank
  • Pakistan International Airlines
  • Engro
  • Lucky Cement
  • United Bank

Business Culture & Communication

🤝 Cultural Notes

Punctuality:

Flexible. Relationships and trust crucial. Chai culture important.

Business Etiquette:

Conservative dress. Gender considerations. Islamic customs observed. Urdu and English used.

📞 Best Times to Call

From US Eastern:

11:00 PM - 8:00 AM EST (9 AM - 6 PM Karachi)

From Europe:

5:00 AM - 2:00 PM CET (9 AM - 6 PM Karachi)

From Asia:

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST (9 AM - 6 PM Karachi)

Major Public Holidays

Important holidays that may affect business operations in Karachi:

🎉Pakistan Day

Republic Day

Typically: March 23

🎉Independence Day

From British rule

Typically: August 14

🎉Iqbal Day

Poet philosopher's birthday

Typically: November 9

🎉Quaid-e-Azam Day

Founder's birthday

Typically: December 25

Time Zone Facts

DST Status

Currently observing DST

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UTC Offset

+00:00 from UTC

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Coverage

Multiple cities in the region

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Using the Karachi World Clock

Our Karachi world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Karachi.

Features of our world clock include:

Real-time updates every second
Easy time zone conversion
Business hours reference
Related cities with current times
Daylight Saving Time information