There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.
How many hours is EST behind PKT?
As abbreviations, PKT is always 10 hours ahead of EST: EST is UTC−5 and PKT is UTC+5. To convert, add 10 hours.
When the EST to PKT time difference changes
For most of the year PKT is 9 hours ahead of EST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
PKT vs EST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
10 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
10 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
9 hours ahead
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
10 hours ahead
55 days
When EST and PKT are both at work
When PKT is 9 hours ahead of EST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 08:00 in EST (17:00 in PKT).
When PKT is 10 hours ahead of EST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in EST (17:00 in PKT).
Frequently asked questions about EST and PKT time
How many hours ahead is PKT of EST?
PKT (UTC+5) is 10 hours ahead of EST (UTC−5).
Does the time difference between EST and PKT change?
Yes. It is usually 9 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 10 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 10 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.