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Pakistani culture regarding time
Pakistani culture regarding time
Flexible and tolerant sense of time
In Pakistan, there is a strong sense that "time is a guideline" in private gatherings and daily life, and it is not uncommon for people to be 30 minutes to an hour late from the scheduled time. This sense, also known as "Pakistani time," is accepted as a national trait.
Daily flow based on prayer
In Pakistan, where the majority of the population is Muslim, the five prayer times a day determine the rhythm of life, and work and conversations are also adjusted around these times.
There are also large regional and cultural differences
In urban areas, people are becoming more punctual, but in rural areas and traditional communities, a flexible sense of schedule remains deeply rooted.
Pakistani values regarding time
Relationships and courtesy take priority
Respect and courtesy are more important than time, so even if you are late, politeness in your attitude and conversation afterwards is important. Relationships with others tend to take priority over being on time itself.
Patience and accustomed to "waiting"
There is a culture of accepting delays in public transportation and events as "unavoidable". There is little dissatisfaction with waiting time, and a relaxed attitude is common.
Improvisation and flexibility in daily life
It is common to live a flexible schedule, and daily plans change fluidly depending on the weather and human relationships.
Things about time that foreigners should know when traveling or relocating to Pakistan
Punctuality is becoming more important in business
Foreign companies and urban business environments are increasingly inclined to be punctual in line with international standards, and being late for appointments or meetings is considered undesirable.
Delays are common in public services and transportation
Public transportation such as trains and buses often do not run according to schedule, so you need to be flexible with your schedule.
Business hours change significantly during Ramadan
During the fasting month of Ramadan, activity during the day is suppressed and activity increases after the evening, so opening and closing times of facilities are different from normal.
Interesting facts about time in Pakistan
The difference from world standard time is exactly "+5 hours"
Pakistan uses the standard time of UTC+5 and does not observe daylight saving time. The time does not change throughout the year.
"Pakistani time" is also a joke
Pakistanis sometimes self-deprecatingly refer to their tendency to be loose with time as "Pakistani time", and it is a standard joke that makes people laugh in conversation.
Weddings usually start several hours late
In traditional Pakistani weddings, it is not uncommon for the ceremony to start 2 to 3 hours later than the start time written on the invitation. Attendees also act on that assumption.