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The current time in Kathmandu, Nepal is shown live on this page. Kathmandu is in the Asia/Kathmandu timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+05:45 (GMT+5:45). Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+05:45 remains constant year-round. Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4M people. Kathmandu uses NPR and the international calling code for Nepal is ++977.
Now in NP
Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
UTC offset
UTC+05:45
Standard
NPT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Kathmandu for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 4 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu. New York is currently 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.
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Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
UTC Offset
UTC+05:45
Abbreviation
GMT+5:45
DST
Not active
Region
Southern Asia
Country
Nepal
State / Area
Bagmati
Calling Code
+977
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Patna, approximately 237 km away. Patna uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone. When it is the current time in Kathmandu, the time in Patna is different by 0.25 hours.
City profile
Kathmandu is located in Bagmati, Nepal, in the Asia continent. The primary language spoken here is NE. The city has a population of approximately 1.4M, ranking it #176 in Nepal by size. For timezone purposes, Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Kathmandu does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Kathmandu's latitude (27.7°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 13.6 hours, with sunrise around 5:12 AM and sunset around 6:48 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Kathmandu is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+5:45. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Kathmandu (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:15 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 4 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Kathmandu time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Kathmandu and London is 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Kathmandu time (4 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Kathmandu does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+05:45 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Kathmandu uses NPR and the calling code for Nepal is +977. Languages spoken here include NE. The city has a population of around 1.4M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Southern Asia.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 237 km away at Patna (IST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Kathmandu are with nearby Southern Asia cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Kathmandu. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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