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British Council Library Karachi, Old Clifton
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British Council Library Karachi

  • 4.3241 reviews
  • Closed now

A membership library inside the British Deputy High Commission premises, with books, study spaces and advance-booked introductory tours.

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British Council Library Karachi in short

When is British Council Library Karachi open?

Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit British Council Library Karachi?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is British Council Library Karachi indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is British Council Library Karachi good for kids?

Sometimes: Regular child access is through family membership for ages 5–17; introductory tours require advance registration.

How much does British Council Library Karachi cost?

It isn't free.

Do you need to book British Council Library Karachi?

Yes, you need to book ahead.

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How long do you need at British Council Library Karachi?

About 1.5 hours.

Where is British Council Library Karachi?

R28J+W62 British Deputy High Commission, Shahrah-e-Iran, Block 5 Clifton, Karachi, 75600, Pakistan.

Is British Council Library Karachi wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 8:30 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 10 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Book ahead

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Hours

Closed now
monday
10 AM–6 PM
tuesdayToday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
10 AM–6 PM
sunday
Closed

Hours checked 2 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 British Council Library Karachi
  2. 2 Clifton Park · 7 min
  3. 3 Amir Khusro Park · 7 min
  4. 4 The Urban Forest · 12 min
  5. 5 Shrine Hazrat Syed Abdullah Shah Ghazi · 12 min
R28J+W62 British Deputy High Commission, Shahrah-e-Iran, Block 5 Clifton, Karachi, 75600, Pakistan(opens the map)DirectionsTo Old CliftonCall+924235718040Websitelibrary.britishcouncil.pk

Good to know

  • Kids: Regular child access is through family membership for ages 5–17; introductory tours require advance registration.
  • Indoors
  • Book ahead
  • Allow about 1.5 h
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 241 reviews

Known for

  • Book borrowing
  • Study rooms
  • Family activities
  • Library tours

What people say

People like:
Courteous staff and modern library facilities.

Around Old Clifton

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day. Sunglasses from 10 am.

Your full outfit
  • SunglassesFrom 10 am
  • WaterThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.