Karachi
New York
Convert PKT to EST
Pakistan Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 10 hours behind Karachi
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-10 hours
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
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About PKT and EST Time Zones
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Karachi (PKT), it's 2:00 AM in New York (EST). The time difference between PKT and EST is 10 hours — New York is behind Karachi.
The 10-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM PKT) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PKT and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Karachi and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PKT and EST?
New York (EST) is 10 hours behind Karachi (PKT). The offset is -10 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind PKT?
EST is 10 hours behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5 and EST is UTC-5.
When it's 12:00 PM in Karachi, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Karachi (PKT), it's 2:00 AM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Karachi, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Karachi (PKT), it's 7:00 AM in New York (EST).
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.