Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Chiniot stands on the Chenab in central Punjab in Pakistan, on rising ground above the river. The old town is compact and is known throughout the country for a single craft.
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Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan uses Asia/Karachi, currently PKT (UTC+05:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Chiniot is a city in Pakistan, home to around 318,200 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Country
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Population
318,165
Calling code
+92
Currency
PKR
Chiniot vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:12 / 17:33
- Day length
- 11h 20m
Chiniot, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Chiniot is Pakistan's centre for carved wooden furniture, and the workshops in the old town are its distinctive draw. The Omar Hayat Mahal, an elaborately carved wooden mansion in the centre, is the town's architectural set piece, and the Shahi Mosque dates from the Mughal period.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:12
- Sunset
- 17:33
- Daylight
- 11h 20m
Getting around
Transit notes
Rickshaws cover the town and the old quarter is walkable. Roads connect to Faisalabad and Jhang, and the rail line passes through.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The months either side of winter are much the most comfortable. Punjab summers are extremely hot, and winters are cool and often foggy.
Currency & language
🇵🇰 PKR
Pakistan uses the PKR, calling code +92.
Pakistan uses the rupee, and Punjabi is the everyday language with Urdu widely understood. Hospitality is emphatic, modest dress is expected, and cash is used for nearly all transactions.
Common questions
What time zone is Chiniot in?
Chiniot uses the Asia/Karachi time zone, currently PKT (UTC+05:00).
Does Chiniot observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Chiniot in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Chiniot?
Chiniot is 5 hours ahead of UTC, 9 hours ahead of New York City, 4 hours ahead of London and 4 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .