Peshawar
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About Peshawar
Peshawar is the capital and largest city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in north-western Pakistan. More than 1.9 million people live there, which makes it the eighth most populous city in the country. It lies in the Peshawar Valley, east of the Khyber Pass. Its recorded history goes back to at least the sixth century BC. As Puruṣapura it was the capital of the Kushan Empire under Kanishka the Great in the second century CE. Peshawar stays on UTC+5 throughout the year and does not change its clocks. Compared with New York, Peshawar is 10 hours ahead in January and 9 hours ahead in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do clocks change in Peshawar?+
No. Peshawar stays on UTC+5 all year, so the clocks show the same offset in January and in July.
What is the time difference between Peshawar and New York?+
Peshawar is 10 hours ahead of New York in January and 9 hours ahead in July, since New York is on UTC-4 in summer and Peshawar does not change.
How many people live in Peshawar?+
Peshawar has a population of over 1.9 million, which makes it the eighth-most populous city in Pakistan. It is the capital and largest city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
How far back does Peshawar's recorded history go?+
Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least the sixth century BC, which makes it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South Asia.
Where is Peshawar relative to the Khyber Pass?+
Peshawar lies in the Peshawar Valley, a broad area east of the Khyber Pass, in the north-west of Pakistan.