Current Time in Okara

19:19:59
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Pakistan
Population: 533,693
Coordinates: 30.8103° N, 73.4516° E
Country Code: PK
IANA Timezone
Asia/Karachi
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:07
Day Length*
12h 14m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Okara 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 Okara

Okara is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.8103° N, 73.4516° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 3,430 km (2,131 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 6,589 km (4,094 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 13,449 km (8,357 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 7,023 km (4,364 mi) east

Okara 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 Okara

The point on Earth exactly opposite Okara is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Okara, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Okara

Morning Blue Hour
05:22-05:52
Morning Golden Hour
05:52-06:52
Evening Golden Hour
17:07-18:07
Evening Blue Hour
18:07-18:37

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Okara

Okara is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Okara 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 Okara

In Okara, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 9m, a difference of roughly 3h 59m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Okara's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Okara at 30.81° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Okara

With a population of 533,693, Okara ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Pakistan, out of 352 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Okara

Faisalabad International Airport (LYP / OPFA) is a major international airport located about 75 km (47 mi) from Okara.

Current local time at the airport is 19:19:59.

Daylight saving time in Okara

Okara uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Karachi. The current local offset is UTC+5 / PKT.

Okara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Okara

Business hours in Okara (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 Okara

Compare time in Okara with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Okara

Official national holiday observed in Pakistan.

Next holiday
Iqbal Day
November 9, 2026 · in 50 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Okara in?

Okara 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 Okara at UTC+5.

What time is it in Okara right now?

The current local time in Okara is 19:19:59 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Okara observe daylight saving time?

No. Okara is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Okara?

Okara is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Okara?

Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) is the nearest airport to Okara, located about 75 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:59.

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