Days in Gujrat are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Gujrat
Gujrat is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.5742° N, 74.0754° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,626 km (2,253 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,393 km (3,972 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,645 km (8,479 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,949 km (4,318 mi) east
Gujrat 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 Gujrat
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gujrat is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Gujrat, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gujrat
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gujrat
Gujrat is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Gujrat 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 Gujrat
In Gujrat, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gujrat's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gujrat at 32.57° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Gujrat
With a population of 574,240, Gujrat ranks as the 19th most populous city in Pakistan, out of 352 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gujrat
Sialkot International Airport (SKT / OPST) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Gujrat.
Current local time at the airport is 11:50:17.
Daylight saving time in Gujrat
Gujrat uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Karachi. The current local offset is UTC+5 / PKT.
Gujrat does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Gujrat
Business hours in Gujrat (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: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Gujrat
Compare time in Gujrat with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Gujrat
Official national holiday observed in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gujrat in?
Gujrat 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 Gujrat at UTC+5.
What time is it in Gujrat right now?
The current local time in Gujrat is 11:50:17 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gujrat observe daylight saving time?
No. Gujrat is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gujrat?
Gujrat is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gujrat?
Sialkot International Airport (SKT) is the nearest airport to Gujrat, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:50:17.
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