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Time Difference: Islamabad to Los Angeles

🇵🇰IslamabadUTC+5
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Islamabad, Pakistan
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
12 hours
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Islamabad
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Islamabad vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Islamabad (Pakistan) uses the Asia/Karachi timezone at UTC+5, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Islamabad (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Islamabad and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Islamabad and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

IslamabadLos AngelesStatus
6am6pmIslamabad early, Los Angeles evening
7am7pmIslamabad early, Los Angeles evening
8am8pmIslamabad early, Los Angeles evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am11pmIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm12amIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm1amIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm2amIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm3amIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm4amIslamabad working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm5amIslamabad evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm6amIslamabad evening, Los Angeles early
7pm7amIslamabad evening, Los Angeles early
8pm8amIslamabad evening, Los Angeles early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amIslamabad late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Islamabad and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Islamabad does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Islamabad is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Islamabad is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Islamabad is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Islamabad and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,392 km
Direct flight time
~15h 35m

Islamabad and Los Angeles are 12,392 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Islamabad and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Islamabad is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Islamabad ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Islamabad is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Islamabad?
When it's 9 AM in Islamabad, it's 9pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Islamabad and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Islamabad and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Islamabad and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Islamabad does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Islamabad and Los Angeles?
Islamabad and Los Angeles are 12,392 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 35 minutes.