Beijing
Karachi
Convert CST-CN to PKT
China Standard Time to Pakistan Standard Time — Karachi is 3 hours behind Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-3 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
CST-CN to PKT Conversion Table
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About CST-CN and PKT Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 9:00 AM in Karachi (PKT). The time difference between CST-CN and PKT is 3 hours — Karachi is behind Beijing.
With only a 3-hour difference, Beijing and Karachi share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Karachi with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and PKT?
Karachi (PKT) is 3 hours behind Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is -3 hours.
Is PKT ahead or behind CST-CN?
PKT is 3 hours behind CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and PKT is UTC+5.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 9:00 AM in Karachi (PKT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Karachi?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 2:00 PM in Karachi (PKT).