Offset
The time difference between Islamabad and Johannesburg is 3 hours.
Islamabad (PKT) is ahead of Johannesburg (SAST).
PKT: UTC+5
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Islamabad nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Islamabad (9 AM–2 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Islamabad (11:00 AM Johannesburg).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Islamabad uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). To call Pakistan, dial +92.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 5,100 miles southwest of Islamabad.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Islamabad | Johannesburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Islamabad nor Johannesburg observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:17 PM
- Day length
- 14h 20m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 9h 26m — 9:51 AM–7:17 PM in Islamabad (6:51 AM–4:17 PM in Johannesburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Pakistan Standard Time
Other cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Pakistan Standard Time
- LHE
- KHI
- PEW
- LYP
- ISB
- SKT
- MUX
- UET
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Islamabad is 6:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Islamabad is 9:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Islamabad is 9:30 am Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Islamabad is 11:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Islamabad is 2:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Islamabad in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Islamabad is 8:30 pm Johannesburg.