Current Time in Islamabad
About Islamabad
Islamabad is located in Pakistan, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 601,600. It runs on Asia/Karachi time, currently UTC+5:00 relative to UTC. Islamabad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryPakistan
- Population601,600
- Latitude33.7215°
- Longitude73.0433°
- Time zoneAsia/Karachi
- Current UTC offsetUTC+5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Islamabad Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Islamabad's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Islamabad
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Pakistan National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Thu, Feb 5 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Pakistan Day | Mon, Mar 23 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed, May 27 |
| Ashura | Thu, Jun 25 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Aug 14 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Tue, Aug 25 |
| Iqbal Day | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Fri, Feb 5 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Pakistan Day | Tue, Mar 23 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| Ashura | Tue, Jun 15 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Aug 14 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Sat, Aug 14 |
| Iqbal Day | Tue, Nov 9 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Sat, Feb 5 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Pakistan Day | Thu, Mar 23 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| Ashura | Sat, Jun 3 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Thu, Aug 3 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Aug 14 |
| Iqbal Day | Thu, Nov 9 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Mon, Feb 5 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Pakistan Day | Fri, Mar 23 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Ashura | Wed, May 23 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Tue, Jul 24 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Aug 14 |
| Iqbal Day | Fri, Nov 9 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Kashmir Day | Tue, Feb 5 |
| Pakistan Day | Sat, Mar 23 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Ashura | Sun, May 12 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Sat, Jul 13 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Aug 14 |
| Iqbal Day | Sat, Nov 9 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Islamabad does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+5:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Islamabad
What time zone is Islamabad in?
Islamabad, Pakistan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone. It is currently on PKT (UTC+5:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Islamabad observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Islamabad does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+5:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Islamabad today?
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in Islamabad today, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Islamabad and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours behind Islamabad right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Islamabad?
Islamabad is currently UTC+5:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.