Current time in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Time zone Rawalpindi
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Rawalpindi at a glance
- Time zone
- PKT
- UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Next change
- No DST
- Sunrise
- 06:18
- Sunset
- 17:29
- Day length
- 11 h 11 min
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Time zone in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi uses PKT (UTC+5) all year and does not change clocks for daylight saving time.
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Standard time
- PKT · UTC+5 · Pakistan Standard Time · all year
Time difference with world cities · Rawalpindi
Current local times, including each location’s current daylight saving offset.
| Location | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | ☀PDT | −12h |
| Rawalpindi to PST | ☀PDT | −12h |
| Washington D.C. | ☀EDT | −9h |
| Rawalpindi to EST | ☀EDT | −9h |
| London | ☀BST | −4h |
| Abuja | ☀WAT | −4h |
| Berlin | ☀CEST | −3h |
| Madrid | ☀CEST | −3h |
| Rome | ☀CEST | −3h |
| Paris | ☀CEST | −3h |
| Rawalpindi to CET | ☀CEST | −3h |
| Jerusalem | ☀IDT | −2h |
| Dubai | ☀GST | −1h |
| New Delhi | ☀IST | +30m |
| Rawalpindi to IST | ☀IST | +30m |
| Hanoi | ☀ICT | +2h |
| Bangkok | ☀ICT | +2h |
| Manila | ☀PHT | +3h |
| Beijing | ☀CST | +3h |
| Tokyo | ☀JST | +4h |
| Seoul | ☀KST | +4h |
| Canberra | ☀AEDT | +6h |
| Sydney | ☀AEDT | +6h |
| Rawalpindi to AEST | ☀AEDT | +6h |
Sun and Moon in Rawalpindi
· PKT — Today in Rawalpindi the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 17:29: 11 h 11 min of daylight, 2 min shorter than yesterday.
| Civil dawn | |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | |
| Solar noon | |
| Sunset | |
| Civil dusk | |
| Day length | 11 h 11 min · 2 min shorter |
| Sun vs clock | sun 6 min ahead |
| Tomorrow ↑ ↓ | 06:18 · 17:28 |
| Moon | Waxing gibbous, 78% lit |
Nearby places and the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Sharifabad34 km
- Fatehjang38 km
- Gujar Khan45 km
- Haripur46 km
- Abbottabad63 km
- Attock City66 km
- Topi66 km
- Dhirkot69 km
- Rawalakot72 km
- Chakwal76 km
- Swabi79 km
- New Mirpur City82 km
Quick time conversion Rawalpindi ↔ UTC, EST, IST, CET
Each row is a full local hour. Zone columns use their named fixed offsets.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Rawalpindi (PKT) | PKT to UTC UTC+0 | Rawalpindi to EST UTC-5 | Rawalpindi to IST UTC+5:30 | Rawalpindi to CET UTC+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM-1 day | 14:002:00 PM-1 day | 00:3012:30 AM | 20:008:00 PM-1 day |
| 02:002:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM-1 day | 16:004:00 PM-1 day | 02:302:30 AM | 22:0010:00 PM-1 day |
| 04:004:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM-1 day | 18:006:00 PM-1 day | 04:304:30 AM | 00:0012:00 AM |
| 06:006:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM-1 day | 06:306:30 AM | 02:002:00 AM |
| 08:008:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM-1 day | 08:308:30 AM | 04:004:00 AM |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 05:005:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | 10:3010:30 AM | 06:006:00 AM |
| Rawalpindi (PKT) | UTC UTC+0 | EST UTC-5 | IST UTC+5:30 | CET UTC+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:0012:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | 12:3012:30 PM | 08:008:00 AM |
| 14:002:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | 14:302:30 PM | 10:0010:00 AM |
| 16:004:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | 16:304:30 PM | 12:0012:00 PM |
| 18:006:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | 18:306:30 PM | 14:002:00 PM |
| 20:008:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | 20:308:30 PM | 16:004:00 PM |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 17:005:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | 22:3010:30 PM | 18:006:00 PM |
The difference can change when daylight saving time starts or ends. · All 24 hours in the converter →
Largest cities in Pakistan
The 10 most populous cities of Pakistan and their local time now.
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Lahore | |
| Karachi | |
| Peshawar | |
| Faisalabad | |
| Gujranwala |
Rawalpindi airport & codes
Rawalpindi has the IATA city code RWP; phone numbers in Pakistan use the calling code +92.
- IATA city code
- RWP
- Calling code
- +92
- ISO country code
- PK / PAK
- Currency
- PKR
- Languages
- Urdu, English, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, brh
- Other names
- ราวัลปินดี · 拉瓦尔品第 · ラーワルピンディー · 라왈핀디 · Равалпинди · راولبندي
Where is Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi is in Pakistan at 33°35′50″N 73°02′52″E.
- Coordinates
- 33°35′50″N 73°02′52″E · 33.5973, 73.0479
- Map (Google Maps)
- Google Maps ↗
- Country
- Pakistan
- Population
- 3,357,612
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Rawalpindi use?
Rawalpindi uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), with a current offset of UTC+5.
Does Rawalpindi observe daylight saving time?
Rawalpindi does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on PKT (UTC+5) all year.
What is the time difference between Rawalpindi and UTC?
Rawalpindi is 5 hours ahead of UTC all year: Rawalpindi keeps PKT (UTC+5) with no daylight saving time.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Rawalpindi today?
On Oct 21, 2026, the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 17:29 in Rawalpindi, giving 11 h 11 min of daylight; solar noon is at 11:53.
What is the airport code for Rawalpindi?
The IATA city code for Rawalpindi is RWP. The international calling code for Pakistan is +92.