Faisalabad
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About Faisalabad
Faisalabad, formerly called Lyallpur, is the second largest city in Punjab province, Pakistan, and its main industrial centre. It lies in the Rachna Doab of central Punjab and is the third most populous city in the country. Planners laid it out in the 1890s, and it became a municipality in 1898. Its population grew six times in the decade after the partition of British India, when hundreds of thousands of East Punjabi Muslim migrants settled there. Clocks in Faisalabad do not change, and the offset is UTC+5 all year. New York is 10 hours behind Faisalabad in January and 9 hours behind in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faisalabad on daylight saving time?+
No. Faisalabad stays on UTC+5 all year, so its clocks are not moved in spring or autumn and the offset is the same in January and July.
What time is it in Faisalabad when it is 9 a.m. in New York in January?+
It is 7 p.m. in Faisalabad. The city is 10 hours ahead of New York in January. In July the difference is 9 hours, because New York moves to UTC-4.
What was Faisalabad called before?+
Faisalabad was formerly known as Lyallpur. It is the second-largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab and its primary industrial center.
How fast did Faisalabad grow after partition?+
The population increased six times in the decade after the partition of British India. Hundreds of thousands of East Punjabi Muslim immigrants settled in the planned city, which was established in the 1890s.
Where is Faisalabad located?+
Faisalabad is located in the Rachna Doab of central Punjab, in Pakistan, and it is the third-most populous city in the country.