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Time Difference: Karachi to Los Angeles

🇵🇰KarachiUTC+5
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Karachi, Pakistan
Sun, Jun 21
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sun, Jun 21

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

Karachi (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 Karachi (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Karachi and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Karachi 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

KarachiLos AngelesStatus
6am6pmKarachi early, Los Angeles evening
7am7pmKarachi early, Los Angeles evening
8am8pmKarachi early, Los Angeles evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmKarachi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am11pmKarachi working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm12amKarachi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm1amKarachi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm2amKarachi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm3amKarachi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm4amKarachi working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm5amKarachi evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm6amKarachi evening, Los Angeles early
7pm7amKarachi evening, Los Angeles early
8pm8amKarachi evening, Los Angeles early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amKarachi 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 Karachi and Los Angeles

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

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

Distance between Karachi and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
13,441 km
Direct flight time
~16h 49m

Karachi and Los Angeles are 13,441 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Karachi and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Karachi is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Karachi ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Karachi is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Karachi?
When it's 9 AM in Karachi, it's 9pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Karachi and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Karachi 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 Karachi and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Karachi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Karachi and Los Angeles?
Karachi and Los Angeles are 13,441 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 49 minutes.