Lahore
What time is it in Pakistan
About Lahore
Lahore operates on UTC+5 year-round, with no daylight saving time. What time is it in Lahore? The city is 9 hours ahead of New York. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current time. Lahore is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and 27th largest in the world, with a population of over 14 million. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial, educational and economic hubs. It has been the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region, and is one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Lahore right now?+
Lahore runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), which is UTC+5. You can check the exact current time at the top of this page — it updates in real time.
What time zone is Lahore in?+
Lahore is in the Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) zone, UTC+5. Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset stays the same year-round.
What is the time difference between Lahore and London?+
Lahore (UTC+5) is 5 hours ahead of London (UTC+0) in winter, and 4 hours ahead during British Summer Time (late March to late October).
How many hours ahead is Lahore compared to New York?+
Lahore is 10 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) in winter, and 9 hours ahead when New York observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer.
Does Lahore observe daylight saving time?+
No. Pakistan discontinued daylight saving time in 2009, so Lahore stays at UTC+5 throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Lahore and Dubai?+
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4), which is 1 hour behind Lahore (UTC+5). For example, when it is 3:00 PM in Lahore, it is 2:00 PM in Dubai.
What is the time difference between Lahore and Karachi?+
There is no time difference between Lahore and Karachi — both cities are in Pakistan and share the same Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5).