Current Time in Karachi
Live Karachi time with automatic updates
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
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
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
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.