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