Current Time in Quetta

18:30:45
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Pakistan
Population: 1,565,546
Coordinates: 30.1841° N, 67.0014° E
Country Code: PK
IANA Timezone
Asia/Karachi
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
18:33
Day Length*
12h 14m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Quetta 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 Quetta

Quetta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.1841° N, 67.0014° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 3,360 km (2,088 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 6,659 km (4,138 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 13,379 km (8,313 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 6,447 km (4,006 mi) east

Quetta 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 Quetta

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

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Quetta

Morning Blue Hour
05:48-06:18
Morning Golden Hour
06:18-07:18
Evening Golden Hour
17:33-18:33
Evening Blue Hour
18:33-19:03

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

Current Season in Quetta

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

Because Quetta 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 Quetta

In Quetta, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 12m, a difference of roughly 3h 53m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Quetta's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Quetta at 30.18° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Quetta

With a population of 1,565,546, Quetta ranks as the 9th most populous city in Pakistan, out of 352 cities tracked on this site.

Airport in Quetta

Quetta International Airport (UET / OPQT) is a major international airport serving Quetta directly.

Current local time at the airport is 18:30:45.

Daylight saving time in Quetta

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

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

Best Time to Call Quetta

Business hours in Quetta (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 Quetta

Compare time in Quetta with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Quetta

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 Quetta in?

Quetta 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 Quetta at UTC+5.

What time is it in Quetta right now?

The current local time in Quetta is 18:30:45 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Quetta observe daylight saving time?

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

How far ahead or behind UTC is Quetta?

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

What is the nearest airport to Quetta?

Quetta International Airport (UET) is the airport serving Quetta. The current local time at the airport is 18:30:45.

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