Days in Bannu are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Bannu
Bannu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.9853° N, 70.6040° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,672 km (2,282 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,347 km (3,944 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,691 km (8,507 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,593 km (4,097 mi) east
Bannu lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Bannu
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bannu is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Bannu, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bannu
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bannu
Bannu is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bannu is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Bannu
In Bannu, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 19m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 58m, a difference of roughly 4h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bannu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bannu at 32.99° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bannu
With a population of 1,357,890, Bannu ranks as the 10th most populous city in Pakistan, out of 352 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bannu
Khost International Airport (KHT / OAKS) is a regional airport located about 81 km (51 mi) from Bannu.
Current local time at the airport is 18:50:19.
Daylight saving time in Bannu
Bannu uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Karachi. The current local offset is UTC+5 / PKT.
Bannu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Bannu
Business hours in Bannu (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bannu
Compare time in Bannu with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Pakistan
Public Holidays Affecting Bannu
Official national holiday observed in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bannu in?
Bannu follows the Asia/Karachi time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bannu at UTC+5.
What time is it in Bannu right now?
The current local time in Bannu is 19:20:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bannu observe daylight saving time?
No. Bannu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bannu?
Bannu is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bannu?
Khost International Airport (KHT) is the nearest airport to Bannu, located about 81 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:50:19.
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