When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Karachi, it's that in Phoenix.
When it's 8:00 am in Karachi, it's 8:00 pm in Phoenix — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Karachi, it's 10:00 pm in Phoenix — night there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Karachi, it's 12:00 am in Phoenix — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Karachi, it's 3:00 am in Phoenix — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Karachi, it's 5:00 am in Phoenix — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Karachi, it's 9:00 am in Phoenix — late morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Karachi uses the PKR (₨) and Phoenix uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Karachi drives on the left, Phoenix on the right.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR · ₨)
- Language
- English, Urdu
- Calling code
- +92
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Karachi and Phoenix?
Karachi is 12 hours behind Phoenix. Karachi runs on GMT+5 and Phoenix on GMT-7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Karachi, what time is it in Phoenix?
10:00 am in Karachi is 10:00 pm in Phoenix the previous day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Karachi, what time is it in Phoenix?
3:00 pm in Karachi is 3:00 am in Phoenix on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Karachi from Phoenix?
About 13,531 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 25m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Karachi and Phoenix use?
Karachi uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨); Phoenix uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Karachi from Phoenix?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +92, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Karachi and Phoenix?
Both Pakistan and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Karachi also has Urdu; Phoenix adds no other official tongue.
Do Karachi and Phoenix drive on the same side of the road?
No. Pakistan drives on the left, United States on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.