Time Difference Between London and Islamabad

The time difference between London and Islamabad is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 17:00 in Islamabad. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0), while Islamabad uses Asia/Karachi (UTC+5).

Islamabad is 5 hours ahead of London — 5 hours
London, United Kingdom
20:59:23
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Islamabad, Pakistan
01:59:23
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5 · PKT

Time Zone Details: London vs Islamabad

Detail London Islamabad
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAsia/Karachi
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+5
AbbreviationGMTPKT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited KingdomPakistan
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between London and Islamabad (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in London  =  14:00–17:00 in Islamabad

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither London nor Islamabad 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.

Practical Tips for London–Islamabad Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Islamabad?

The time difference is 5 hours. Islamabad is 5 hours ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either London or Islamabad 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 London to Islamabad?

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

How do I convert London time to Islamabad time?

Add 5 hours to London time to get Islamabad 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.