Finding Pakistan on a world map is easy once you know where to look: north of the Arabian Sea, east of Iran, west of India. This guide pins it down precisely — coordinates, region, and how to spot it on any map.
Quick answer: On the world map, Pakistan sits in South Asia at roughly 24°–37° N latitude, 61°–76° E longitude — between India (east), Afghanistan and Iran (west), China (north) and the Arabian Sea (south). Look for the country shaped roughly like a kite, north of the Arabian Sea.
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How to Find It
On a world map: find India (the big triangle), then look immediately west — that’s Pakistan, stretching from the Arabian Sea up to the Karakoram. Its distinctive shape — wide at the top, narrowing to the sea — helps. On a globe, it’s at roughly the same latitude as southern Egypt and northern Mexico.
Coordinates
Pakistan spans approximately 23°–37° N latitude and 61°–78° E longitude. Key points: Islamabad ~33.7° N, 73.1° E; Karachi ~24.9° N, 67.0° E; K2 ~35.9° N, 76.5° E. The country is in the UTC+5 time zone (Pakistan Standard Time).
Region & Groupings
Pakistan is firmly in South Asia — a founding member of SAARC — while also bridging Central Asia (via Afghanistan) and the Middle East (via Iran and the sea). It’s the world’s 5th most populous country (241.5M, 2023 census). Regional context: is Pakistan in South Asia?
Time Zone and Distances
Practical locator facts: Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+5 (no daylight saving). Flight distances from Islamabad: Dubai ~2,000 km (3 hrs), London ~6,000 km (8 hrs), Beijing ~3,900 km (6 hrs), Kuala Lumpur ~4,200 km. Pakistan sits roughly midway between Europe and East Asia — the geographic logic behind its “crossroads” role and the stopover traffic at Karachi and Lahore airports.
Time Zone and Distances
Practical locator facts: Pakistan Standard Time is UTC+5 (no daylight saving). Flight distances from Islamabad: Dubai ~2,000 km (3 hrs), London ~6,000 km (8 hrs), Beijing ~3,900 km (6 hrs), Kuala Lumpur ~4,200 km. Pakistan sits roughly midway between Europe and East Asia — the geographic logic behind its ‘crossroads’ role and the stopover traffic at Karachi and Lahore airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent is Pakistan in?
Asia — specifically South Asia. It’s a founding SAARC member and sits at Asia’s crossroads with Central Asia and the Middle East.
Where exactly is Pakistan?
Between 24°–37° N and 61°–76° E: east of Iran, west of India, south of Afghanistan and China, north of the Arabian Sea.
