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Time Difference: Lahore to New York

🇵🇰LahoreUTC+5
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇵🇰
Lahore, Pakistan
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
New York, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
9 hours
New York is 9 hours behind Lahore

Lahore vs New York timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Lahore and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lahore 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

LahoreNew YorkStatus
6am9pmLahore early, New York evening
7am10pmLahore early, New York late evening
8am11pmLahore early, New York late evening
9am12amLahore working hours, New York asleep
10am1amLahore working hours, New York asleep
11am2amLahore working hours, New York asleep
12pm3amLahore working hours, New York asleep
1pm4amLahore working hours, New York asleep
2pm5amLahore working hours, New York asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amLahore 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
10pm1pmLahore 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 Lahore and New York

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

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

Distance between Lahore and New York

Great-circle distance
11,350 km
Direct flight time
~14h 21m

Lahore and New York are 11,350 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lahore and New York?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Lahore is currently 9 hours ahead of New York.
Is Lahore ahead of New York?
Yes. Lahore is currently 9 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Lahore?
When it's 9 AM in Lahore, it's 12am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lahore and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lahore 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 Lahore and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Lahore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Lahore and New York?
Lahore and New York are 11,350 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 21 minutes.