Time Difference Between Karachi and Sydney

The time difference between Karachi and Sydney is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Karachi, it is 18:00 in Sydney. Karachi uses the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Karachi — 6 hours
Karachi, Pakistan
03:20:01
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT
Sydney, Australia
09:20:01
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Karachi vs Sydney

Detail Karachi Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/KarachiAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+5UTC+11
AbbreviationPKTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryPakistanAustralia
RegionAsiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Karachi and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in Karachi  =  15:00–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Karachi is on standard time. When Sydney 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 Sydney?

The time difference is 6 hours. Sydney is 6 hours ahead of 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 Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Karachi time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Karachi time to Sydney time?

Add 6 hours to Karachi time to get Sydney 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.