There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.
How many hours is PST behind PKT?
As abbreviations, PKT is always 13 hours ahead of PST: PST is UTC−8 and PKT is UTC+5. To convert, add 13 hours.
When the PST to PKT time difference changes
For most of the year PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
PKT vs PST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
13 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
13 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
12 hours ahead
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
13 hours ahead
55 days
When PST and PKT are both at work
When PKT is 12 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in PST (19:00 in PKT).
When PKT is 13 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in PST (20:00 in PKT).
Frequently asked questions about PST and PKT time
How many hours ahead is PKT of PST?
PKT (UTC+5) is 13 hours ahead of PST (UTC−8).
Does the time difference between PST and PKT change?
Yes. It is usually 12 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 13 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 13 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.