India Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time
Convert times between India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5:00). Pakistan Standard Time is 0.5 hours behind India Standard Time in standard time.
UTC+5:30→UTC+5:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Standard Time | IST | UTC+5:30 | — | India |
| Pakistan Standard Time | PKT | UTC+5:00 | — | Pakistan |
Standard Time Conversion (IST → PKT)
| India Standard Time | Pakistan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 11.5:00 PM (prev day) PKT |
| 6:00 AM IST | 5.5:00 AM PKT |
| 9:00 AM IST | 8.5:00 AM PKT |
| 12:00 PM IST | 11.5:00 AM PKT |
| 3:00 PM IST | 2.5:00 PM PKT |
| 6:00 PM IST | 5.5:00 PM PKT |
| 9:00 PM IST | 8.5:00 PM PKT |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert IST to PKT?
Add (-0.5) hours to the IST time to get PKT. For example, 9:00 AM IST = 8.5:00 AM PKT.
What is the current UTC offset for India Standard Time?
India Standard Time is always UTC+5:30 (IST) — it does not observe DST.
Is Pakistan Standard Time ahead or behind India Standard Time?
Pakistan Standard Time is 0.5 hours behind India Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between IST and PKT?
Due to the 0.5-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
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