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Pakistan Standard Time
IANA identifier Asia/Karachi, standard offset UTC+05:00.
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Karachi
- Standard offset
- UTC+05:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+05:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Asia/Karachi
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Pakistan Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Pakistan Standard Time is Asia/Karachi. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Asia/Karachi?
The standard offset for Asia/Karachi is UTC+05:00. This means local time is +05:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Asia/Karachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Karachi stays at UTC+05:00 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Asia/Karachi. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Asia/Karachi?
Asia/Karachi is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.