Pakistan facts
| Capital | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 881,912 km² · 340,508 sq mi · 217,924,865 acres |
| Languages | English, Urdu |
| Demonym | Pakistani |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi · UTC+5 · 12:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +92 |
| Internet domain | .pk |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, D |
| Capital coordinates | 33.7215, 73.0433 |
Time difference
Islamabad is on UTC+5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 a.m. |
| London | 8:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 7:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Pakistan is about 9.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Pakistan is about 3.6 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Islamabad to Washington, D.C.: about 11,372 km (7,066 mi) as the crow flies.
- Islamabad to London: about 6,031 km (3,748 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Pakistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
How big is Pakistan?
Pakistan covers about 881,912 km² (340,508 sq mi), ranking 33 of 196 countries by area. It is about 9.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.6 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Islamabad uses UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) today. When it is noon in Islamabad, it is 3:00 a.m. in New York and 8:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
What is the country code for Pakistan?
The international calling code is +92. From the United States dial 011 92 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 92.
What language is spoken in Pakistan?
Official or national languages: English, Urdu.