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