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Time Difference: Islamabad to New York

🇵🇰IslamabadUTC+5
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇵🇰
Islamabad, Pakistan
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
9 hours
New York is 9 hours behind Islamabad

Islamabad vs New York timezone guide

Islamabad (Pakistan) uses the Asia/Karachi timezone at UTC+5, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 10 hours behind Islamabad (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Islamabad and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Islamabad and New York 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

IslamabadNew YorkStatus
6am9pmIslamabad early, New York evening
7am10pmIslamabad early, New York late evening
8am11pmIslamabad early, New York late evening
9am12amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
10am1amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
11am2amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
12pm3amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
1pm4amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
2pm5amIslamabad working hours, New York asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amIslamabad evening, New York early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmIslamabad late evening, New York 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 New York

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 8Islamabad is 10 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Islamabad is 9 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 Jan 1Islamabad is 10 hours ahead New York

Distance between Islamabad and New York

Great-circle distance
11,080 km
Direct flight time
~14h 2m

Islamabad and New York are 11,080 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 2m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Islamabad and New York?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Islamabad is currently 9 hours ahead of New York.
Is Islamabad ahead of New York?
Yes. Islamabad is currently 9 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Islamabad?
When it's 9 AM in Islamabad, it's 12am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Islamabad and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Islamabad and New York 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 New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York?
Islamabad and New York are 11,080 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 2 minutes.