Time difference between Karachi and Athens
Athens is 2 hours behind Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan is UTC+5 · Athens, Greece is UTC+2 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Karachi does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Karachi / Athens clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 2 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 3 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Karachi stays put all year while Athens moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Athens's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Karachi's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Karachi, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Athens.
Karachi to Athens, hour by hour
| Karachi | Athens |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Karachi and Athens?
Athens is 2 hours behind Karachi for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Karachi does not change its clocks and Athens goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Athens ahead of Karachi?
No — Athens is 2 hours behind. Karachi is UTC+5 and Athens is UTC+2 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Karachi in Athens?
7:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Karachi and Athens meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Karachi, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Athens.
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