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Current Date And Time In Kohat, Pakistan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:55:49 PKT
Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (PKT)
Population: 151,427
District: Kohat

✈️ Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Kohat.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Kohat with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Kohat — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Pakistan, which includes Kohat, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Pakistan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Pakistan's time zone +05:00, country calling code +92 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PK. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kohat.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+92
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PK

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Pakistan — police 15, ambulance 115, fire brigade 16. Store these in your phone before you reach Kohat. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Kohat.

🚔
Police
15
🚑
Ambulance
115
🚒
Fire
16

📊 Pakistan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Pakistan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.544
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
67.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
58.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,479
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Pakistan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Kohat for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kohat
International Airport • PEW
Bacha Khan International Airport
Peshawar, PK
46
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Kohat's exact coordinates, or Peshawar's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Kohat From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kohat to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)1,820 km1,131 mi~ 2h 53m
Singapore (Singapore)4,919 km3,056 mi~ 6h 32m
Paris (France)5,811 km3,611 mi~ 7h 35m
London (United Kingdom)5,933 km3,687 mi~ 7h 44m
Tokyo (Japan)6,113 km3,799 mi~ 7h 57m
Toronto (Canada)10,932 km6,793 mi~ 13h 37m
New York (United States)11,027 km6,852 mi~ 13h 43m
Sydney (Australia)11,195 km6,956 mi~ 13h 55m
Los Angeles (United States)12,427 km7,722 mi~ 15h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,235 km8,224 mi~ 16h 19m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Kohat, Pakistan is set to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) with a current offset of UTC +05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Kohat requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZonePakistan Standard Time (PKT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:55 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kohat to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:55 AM on Sunday in Kohat. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Kohat right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Kohat
New York (United States)Sat, 4:55 PM9h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:55 PM12h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:55 PM9h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:55 PM4h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:55 PM3h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:55 AM1h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:55 AM3h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:55 AM4h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:55 AM5h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:55 AM7h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Kohat — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kohat is the Pakistani rupee (PKR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₨ 277.86
PKR
€ 1 Euro
₨ 316.11
PKR
£ 1 British Pound
₨ 370.10
PKR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₨ 193.95
PKR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₨ 197.03
PKR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kohat

Knowing which languages are used in Kohat helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
UrduEnglish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Kohat. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lachi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)15 mi24 kmSSW
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Hangu (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)23 mi37 kmWest (W)
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Jamrud (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)29 mi47 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)30 mi49 kmNNE
⬆️
Cherat Cantonement (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)30 mi49 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kohat

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kohat is the Taj Mahal (India), about 952 km away. Straight-line distances from Kohat to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India952 km592 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,399 km2,112 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,987 km2,478 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,164 km3,209 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil13,610 km8,457 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,620 km8,463 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,730 km9,774 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Kohat shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including major hub cities.
✈️ Pakistan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Pakistan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kohat, Pakistan runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/D socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Kohat and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kohat.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
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🧭 Kohat's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kohat

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Kohat. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Kohat — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kohat

Kohat keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Pakistan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Kohat

The closest airport to Kohat is Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), about 46 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Kohat From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Kohat needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Kohat gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kohat

Kohat rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Kohat — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Kohat

ℹ️ Kohat OverviewSee the full profile of Kohat — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Kohat MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Kohat for distance and direction.
💰 Kohat CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kohat

What side of the road do people drive on in Kohat?

Kohat, like the rest of Pakistan, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Kohat use?

Kohat runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/D sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Kohat?

In Kohat, reach police on 15, ambulance on 115, fire brigade on 16. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kohat?

Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) is the nearest airport to Kohat, about 46 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Kohat in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Kohat runs on Pakistan Standard Time (UTC +05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Kohat?

Kohat shares the official and regional languages of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Kohat?

No — Kohat uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Kohat currency page for live rates.