Karachi
Los Angeles
Convert PKT to PST
Pakistan Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Karachi
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-12 hours
PKT Full Name
Pakistan Standard Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
PKT to PST Conversion Table
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About PKT and PST Time Zones
PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) is UTC+5 and covers cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Karachi (PKT), it's 12:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between PKT and PST is 12 hours — Los Angeles is behind Karachi.
With a 13-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Karachi (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Los Angeles.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PKT and PST 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 Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PKT and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 12 hours behind Karachi (PKT). The offset is -12 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind PKT?
PST is 12 hours behind PKT. PKT is UTC+5 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in Karachi, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Karachi (PKT), it's 12:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Karachi, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in Karachi (PKT), it's 5:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.