What time zone is Gilgit in?

Gilgit uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Karachi.

Does Gilgit observe daylight saving time?

No. Gilgit uses PKT (UTC+5) all year.

Current Time in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

8:08:52 PM

20:08:52

Friday, October 16, 2026

PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) · UTC+05:00

Asia/Karachi

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Time zone details

Gilgit does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gilgit

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon11:48 AMSunset5:25 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Pakistan
Administrative area: Gilgit-Baltistan
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

Practical

Country languages: Urdu, English, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Brahui
Dialing code: +92
Population: 216,760
Elevation: Approximately 1,467 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 55' N / 74° 18' E

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Clock changes in Gilgit

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 15 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:44 AM – 5:51 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:44 AM – 6:51 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination28%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 100.4°)
Sunset: 5:25 PM (west, 259.4°)
Day length: 11 hr 15 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:48 AM (45.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 5:51 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:44 AM – 6:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:40 AM (southeast, 125.4°)
Moonset: 8:58 PM (southwest, 234.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:10 AM	5:25 PM	11 hr 15 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:11 AM	5:24 PM	11 hr 13 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:12 AM	5:23 PM	11 hr 11 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:13 AM	5:21 PM	11 hr 09 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:14 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 07 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:14 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 05 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:15 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 02 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Gilgit-Baltistan

Mon, Nov 9, 2026Iqbal Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Quaid-e-Azam Day
Fri, Feb 5, 2027Kashmir Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gilgit in?: Gilgit uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Karachi.
When is the next clock change in Gilgit?: No clock changes are scheduled for Gilgit in the next 12 months
Does Gilgit observe daylight saving time?: No. Gilgit uses PKT (UTC+5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Gilgit?: Gilgit is UTC+5 all year