Karachi×Port Moresby
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Karachi, it's that in Port Moresby.
When it's 8:00 am in Karachi, it's 1:00 pm in Port Moresby — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Karachi, it's 3:00 pm in Port Moresby — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Karachi, it's 5:00 pm in Port Moresby — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Karachi, it's 8:00 pm in Port Moresby — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Karachi, it's 10:00 pm in Port Moresby — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Karachi, it's 2:00 am in Port Moresby — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Karachi uses the PKR (₨) and Port Moresby uses the PGK (K). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR · ₨)
- Language
- English, Urdu
- Calling code
- +92
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK · K)
- Language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Karachi and Port Moresby?
Karachi is 5 hours ahead of Port Moresby. Karachi runs on GMT+5 and Port Moresby on GMT+10. 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 Port Moresby?
10:00 am in Karachi is 3:00 pm in Port Moresby on the same day — afternoon 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 Port Moresby?
3:00 pm in Karachi is 8:00 pm in Port Moresby on the same day — evening 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?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Port Moresby?
About 9,474 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 39m, 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 Port Moresby use?
Karachi uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨); Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K). 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 Port Moresby?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), 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 Port Moresby?
Both Pakistan and Papua New Guinea count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Karachi also has Urdu; Port Moresby adds Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin.
Do Karachi and Port Moresby drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.