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Shanghai to Karachi Converter

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Shanghai7:04 pmWed, Jun 10
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
7:04 pmWed, Jun 10
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KarachiPKT
Pakistan · UTC+5
4:04 pmWed, Jun 10
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Karachi is 3 hours.

3 hours

Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Karachi (PKT).

CST: UTC+8

PKT: UTC+5

Neither Shanghai nor Karachi is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–2 PM in Karachi).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Shanghai (11:00 AM Karachi).

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.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Karachi uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). To call Pakistan, dial +92.

Karachi is approximately 3,300 miles west of Shanghai.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ShanghaiKarachiDay
12:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am12:00 amSame day
4:00 am1:00 amSame day
5:00 am2:00 amSame day
6:00 am3:00 amSame day
7:00 am4:00 amSame day
8:00 am5:00 amSame day
9:00 am6:00 amSame day
10:00 am7:00 amSame day
11:00 am8:00 amSame day
12:00 pm9:00 amSame day
1:00 pm10:00 amSame day
2:00 pm11:00 amSame day
3:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm8:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Karachi 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

Shanghai
Sunrise
4:50 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day length
14h 8m
Karachi
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
7:22 PM
Day length
13h 39m

Daylight overlap: 10h 16m — 8:43 AM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (5:43 AM–3:58 PM in Karachi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Pakistan Standard Time

  • LHE
  • KHI
  • PEW
  • LYP
  • ISB
  • SKT
  • MUX
  • UET

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Karachi?
9:00 am Shanghai is 6:00 am Karachi.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Karachi?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Karachi.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Karachi?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 9:30 am Karachi.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Karachi?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 11:00 am Karachi.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Karachi?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 2:00 pm Karachi.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Karachi?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 8:30 pm Karachi.