Current local time in Gilgit, Pakistan
The live clock above shows the time in Gilgit. Gilgit is in the Asia/Karachi time zone, UTC+5 right now (PKT).
| Country | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Northern Areas |
| Population | about 124,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.92° N, 74.30° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi |
| Abbreviation | PKT |
| UTC offset | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gilgit doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gilgit at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gilgit sits at 74.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° E.
Gilgit time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gilgit |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour behind | |
| Mumbai | 0.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 4 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Gilgit |
|---|---|---|
| Baramula, India | 191 km (119 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Srinagar, India | 207 km (129 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
| Saidu | 219 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Abbottabad | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Islamabad | 267 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Mardan | 281 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Rawalpindi | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Peshawar | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Pakistan
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Faisalabad
- Saidu
- Rawalpindi
- Multan
- Gujranwala
- Hyderabad
- Peshawar
- Abbottabad
- Quetta
- Islamabad
- Bannu
- Bahawalpur
- Sargodha
- Sialkote
- Sukkur
- Larkana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gilgit in?
Gilgit is in the Asia/Karachi time zone, UTC+5, all year.
Does Gilgit have daylight saving time?
Gilgit doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5 (PKT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gilgit when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gilgit's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).