Time Difference Between Karachi and Johannesburg

The time difference between Karachi and Johannesburg is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Karachi, it is 09:00 in Johannesburg. Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5), while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).

Johannesburg is 3 hours behind Karachi — 3 hours
Karachi, Pakistan
03:24:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT
Johannesburg, South Africa
00:24:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST

Time Zone Details: Karachi vs Johannesburg

Detail Karachi Johannesburg
Time Zone IDAsia/KarachiAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC OffsetUTC+5UTC+2
AbbreviationPKTSAST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPakistanSouth Africa
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Karachi and Johannesburg (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

12:00–17:00 in Karachi  =  09:00–14:00 in Johannesburg

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Karachi nor Johannesburg 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 Karachi and Johannesburg?

The time difference is 3 hours. Johannesburg is 3 hours behind Karachi.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Karachi or Johannesburg 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 Karachi to Johannesburg?

The best window is between 12:00 and 17:00 Karachi time, which corresponds to 09:00–14:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Karachi time to Johannesburg time?

Subtract 3 hours from Karachi time to get Johannesburg 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.