Time Difference Between Karachi and New York

The time difference between Karachi and New York is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Karachi, it is 03:00 in New York. Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 9 hours behind Karachi — 9 hours
Karachi, Pakistan
03:23:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT
New York, United States
18:23:37
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Karachi vs New York

Detail Karachi New York
Time Zone IDAsia/KarachiAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+5UTC-4
AbbreviationPKTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryPakistanUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Karachi and New York. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Karachi or late evenings in New York tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while Karachi is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Karachi and New York?

The time difference is 9 hours. New York is 9 hours behind Karachi.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Karachi to New York?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Karachi time to New York time?

Subtract 9 hours from Karachi time to get New York 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.