Chicago to Karachi time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Karachi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 11 hours ahead in January and 10 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 PM (winter) or 7:00 PM (summer) in Karachi.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Karachi |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Karachi time table
| Chicago | Karachi (January) | Karachi (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Karachi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Karachi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Karachi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Karachi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Karachi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+5 all year.
Best time to call Karachi, Pakistan from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Karachi); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Karachi).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Chicago (5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Karachi); 9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Karachi).
Karachi vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| Denver | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 12 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Karachi?
Karachi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 10 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Karachi?
7:00 AM in winter and 6:00 AM in summer.
Does Karachi use daylight saving time?
Karachi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+5 all year.
