Time Difference Between Dubai and Karachi

The time difference between Dubai and Karachi is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 13:00 in Karachi. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Karachi uses Asia/Karachi (UTC+5).

Karachi is 1 hour ahead of Dubai — 1 hour
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01:00:52
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Karachi, Pakistan
02:00:52
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Karachi

Detail Dubai Karachi
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAsia/Karachi
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+5
Abbreviation+04PKT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesPakistan
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Karachi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Dubai  =  10:00–17:00 in Karachi

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dubai time to Karachi time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dubai Karachi
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Karachi is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Karachi?

The time difference is 1 hour. Karachi is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Karachi observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Dubai to Karachi?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Dubai time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Karachi. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dubai time to Karachi time?

Add 1 hour to Dubai time to get Karachi time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.