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 Yangon.
When it's 8:00 am in Karachi, it's 9:30 am in Yangon — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Karachi, it's 11:30 am in Yangon — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Karachi, it's 1:30 pm in Yangon — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Karachi, it's 4:30 pm in Yangon — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Karachi, it's 6:30 pm in Yangon — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Karachi, it's 10:30 pm in Yangon — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Karachi uses the PKR (₨) and Yangon uses the MMK (Ks). Language shifts too — English in Karachi, Burmese in Yangon. Be careful behind the wheel: Karachi drives on the left, Yangon on the right.
- Country
- Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR · ₨)
- Language
- English, Urdu
- Calling code
- +92
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Myanmar
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Currency
- Burmese kyat (MMK · Ks)
- Language
- Burmese
- Calling code
- +95
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Karachi and Yangon?
Karachi is 1.5 hours ahead of Yangon. Karachi runs on GMT+5 and Yangon on GMT+6:30. 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 Yangon?
10:00 am in Karachi is 11:30 am in Yangon on the same day — late morning 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 Yangon?
3:00 pm in Karachi is 4:30 pm in Yangon 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 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 Yangon?
About 3,152 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 13m, 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 Yangon use?
Karachi uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨); Yangon uses the Burmese kyat (MMK, Ks). 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 Yangon?
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 Yangon?
Karachi primarily speaks English, Urdu; Yangon speaks Burmese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Karachi and Yangon drive on the same side of the road?
No. Pakistan drives on the left, Myanmar 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.