Timer Switch Price in Pakistan 2026 — DH48S, Digital, WiFi, Astro Buyer Guide
The timer relay is what you install when you want a circuit to turn on (or off) automatically after a delay — irrigation pump every morning at 6am, factory lights off at 10pm, generator start-up sequence, motor star-delta starter timing. Every Pakistani control panel that does anything more than turn a single load on and off has at least one timer relay buried inside it.
This guide covers timer switch prices in Pakistan for 2026, the difference between digital programmable timers and analog DH48S series, sizing for control circuits, and wiring patterns for the four most common Pakistani applications.
1. Types of timer relays in Pakistan
| Type | Function | Typical Pakistani use |
|---|---|---|
| DH48S (digital, single setting) | One programmable delay-on or delay-off | Motor start delay, pump cycle |
| DH48S-S (digital, dual setting) | Programmable ON time + OFF time | Cyclic on/off for ventilation fans |
| DH48S-2Z (delay-on + delay-off) | Two independent delays | Star-delta starter timing |
| ASTRO (astronomical timer) | Auto-adjust by sunrise/sunset | Street lighting, security lights |
| Weekly programmable | Up to 16 schedules per week | Factory lighting, irrigation |
| Smart WiFi timer | App-controlled scheduling | Home automation, tubewells |
2. Timer switch price in Pakistan 2026 — full table
Prices from cncelectric.pk, June 2026.
| Model | Type | Range | Output contacts | Price PKR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH48S-S | Digital cyclic | 0.01s–99h99m | 1 SPDT | 1,650 |
| DH48S-1Z | Digital delay-on | 0.01s–99h99m | 1 SPDT | 1,450 |
| DH48S-2Z | Digital dual-delay | 0.01s–99h99m | 2 SPDT | 1,950 |
| AH3-3 | Analog rotary timer | 0–60 sec / 0–60 min | 1 SPDT | 1,200 |
| AH2-N | Analog rotary, miniature | 0–10 sec / 0–10 min | 1 SPDT | 950 |
| TS-W1 | Weekly programmable | 1 min–168h | 1 SPST 16A | 2,400 |
| TS-W2 | Weekly + astronomic | 1 min–168h | 2 SPST 16A | 3,850 |
| TS-WiFi | WiFi smart programmable | Unlimited via app | 1 SPST 16A | 4,800 |
| TS-ASTRO | Astronomical street-light | Sunrise/sunset auto | 1 SPST 16A | 3,200 |
3. The DH48S series — Pakistan's default digital timer
DH48S is the workhorse digital timer in 99% of Pakistani control panels. It's 48 mm × 48 mm panel-mount, has a 7-segment LCD, and offers timing from 0.01 second to 99 hours 99 minutes. Operating voltage typically AC 220 V (most common) or DC 24 V.
Operating modes (set via the front panel):
- Mode A: delay on energise (input ON → wait → output ON)
- Mode B: delay off de-energise (input OFF → wait → output OFF)
- Mode C: cyclic ON-OFF (used by DH48S-S — repeat output ON for time, OFF for time, indefinitely)
- Mode D: interval / one-shot
For star-delta motor starters use Mode A with the DH48S-2Z: programmable star duration (typically 5–7 seconds) → switch to delta.
4. Pakistani applications — what to pick
| Application | Recommended timer |
|---|---|
| Tubewell auto cycle: 10 min ON / 5 min OFF | DH48S-S |
| Star-delta motor starter | DH48S-2Z |
| Generator warm-up delay | DH48S-1Z |
| Tank pump fill timer | DH48S-1Z or AH3-3 |
| Factory lighting schedule (weekday vs weekend) | TS-W2 weekly |
| Street/security lights at sunset | TS-ASTRO |
| Home automation via phone | TS-WiFi |
| Conveyor delay sequence | DH48S-2Z + relay logic |
5. Wiring a DH48S in a control panel
- Cut a 48 mm × 48 mm hole in the panel face.
- Mount the timer; secure with the included bracket clip from behind.
- Wire AC 220 V (or DC 24 V) to terminals 2 and 7 (refer to the model's terminal diagram on the side label).
- Wire the trigger input to terminal 6.
- Wire output contacts: NO from terminal 8, common from terminal 5, NC from terminal 1 (for SPDT models).
- Use the front buttons to set mode (A/B/C/D), time range, and target time.
- Test with a load lamp before connecting the actual contactor coil.
6. FAQ
Cheapest digital timer in Pakistan 2026?
CNC DH48S-1Z at PKR 1,450 — 0.01s to 99h99m, AC 220 V, SPDT output. Standard 48 mm × 48 mm panel cut-out.
Can DH48S do both ON and OFF delays?
The DH48S-2Z has two independent timers (one ON delay, one OFF delay). Single-channel DH48S-1Z does one or the other based on mode setting.
WiFi timer vs digital DH48S — which should I buy?
DH48S for fixed timing (star-delta, pump cycles) that doesn't change. WiFi timer when you want to adjust schedules remotely from your phone — useful for tubewells where seasonal water demand changes.
What's the difference between an astro timer and a normal weekly timer?
Astro timer auto-adjusts to sunrise/sunset for your latitude (just enter your city), so street lights turn on at dusk every day without reprogramming. Weekly timer needs you to manually update schedules with the season.
Are CNC timers IEC certified?
Yes — DH48S and AH series carry IEC 61812-1 timing-relay certification. PSQCA-approved with 5-year warranty.
7. Need help picking a timer for your panel?
Tell us the application (motor cycle, generator delay, lighting schedule, etc.) on WhatsApp +92 326 1111 376 and we'll specify the exact model + wiring diagram. Free Pakistan delivery on orders over PKR 5,000.