PKT to AST Time Converter
Pakistan Standard Time → Arabia Standard Time
PKT = UTC+5AST = UTC+3
⚠️ AST is ambiguous — on this page it means Arabia Standard Time. It also refers to:
PKT (Karachi) ↔ AST (Riyadh)
6h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
PKT (Karachi)
AST (Riyadh)
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between pkt and ast?
Pakistan Standard Time (pkt) is UTC+5 and Arabia Standard Time (ast) is UTC+3. The difference between them is 2 hours.
Where is pkt used?
Pakistan Standard Time (pkt) is used in Pakistan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Karachi.
Where is ast used?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is used in Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Riyadh. Note: ast is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
How do I convert pkt to ast?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any pkt time and the ast equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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