Islamabad time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pakistan Standard Time (Asia/Karachi) |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:01 AM / 05:52 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Pakistan — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 33.68° N, 73.05° E |
New York to Islamabad time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Islamabad? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Islamabad |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
Islamabad time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Islamabad. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 2 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 4 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 9 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 12 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 2 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 4 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 5 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Islamabad does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+5 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Islamabad
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:01 AM | 05:52 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:02 AM | 05:50 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:03 AM | 05:49 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:03 AM | 05:48 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:04 AM | 05:46 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:05 AM | 05:45 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:06 AM | 05:44 PM | 11 h 38 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Islamabad
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:36 AM – 05:46 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:46 AM – 06:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:19 PM – 06:07 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:07 PM – 06:17 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Islamabad and New York?
Islamabad is currently 9 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Islamabad in?
Islamabad is in Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Karachi.
Does Islamabad observe daylight saving time?
Islamabad does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+5 all year.
When is golden hour in Islamabad?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Islamabad runs 05:19 PM – 06:07 PM and morning golden hour 05:46 AM – 06:34 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Islamabad?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Islamabad is at 06:01 AM and sunset at 05:52 PM, a day length of 11 h 51 min (local time).