Current Local Time in Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan (GMT+5)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Islamabad is located in the Asia/Karachi timezone in Pakistan.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KarachiData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (30-40°C) and cool winters (3-18°C). Monsoon July-September.
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📍About Islamabad Time Zone
Islamabad is located in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). As a major metropolitan city in Pakistan, Islamabad serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Islamabad is 10 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Islamabad, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Islamabad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5.
Islamabad has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Pakistani Rupee (Rs). To call Islamabad from abroad, use the country code +92 51. The primary language spoken is Urdu, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Islamabad time is 10 hours ahead of New York, and 5 hours ahead of London. This makes Islamabad strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Islamabad Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+5)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Pakistan (PK)
- • Coordinates: 33.69°, 73.06°
- • Calling Code: +92 51