Kathmandu
What time is it in Nepal
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu holds UTC+5:45 — one of the world's only quarter-hour offsets, fixed year-round with no daylight saving. New York is 10 hours behind in summer, growing to 11 hours behind in winter. Most offices in Thamel open around 10:00; the unusual 45-minute offset catches many international callers off guard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kathmandu right now?+
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Standard Time (NST), which is UTC+5:45. You can check the exact current local time at the top of this page — it updates live.
What time zone does Kathmandu use?+
Kathmandu uses Nepal Standard Time (NST), defined as UTC+5:45. Nepal is one of the few countries in the world with a 45-minute offset from UTC, making its time zone unique.
Why does Nepal have a 15-minute or 45-minute time offset?+
Nepal Standard Time is set at UTC+5:45, a deliberate choice to place the country geographically between India (UTC+5:30) and China (UTC+8). This unusual 45-minute offset means Kathmandu's local time does not align on the hour with most other cities.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and London?+
Kathmandu is UTC+5:45, while London is UTC+0 (GMT) in winter and UTC+1 (BST) in summer. This means Kathmandu is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of London in winter, and 4 hours 45 minutes ahead in summer.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?+
New York is UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). Kathmandu is therefore 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York in winter, and 9 hours 45 minutes ahead in summer.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?+
No. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time. Kathmandu stays at UTC+5:45 year-round, so the time difference with countries that do adjust their clocks (such as the US or European nations) changes by one hour depending on the season.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New Delhi?+
New Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+5:30. Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of New Delhi, which is why flight schedules and calls between the two cities often involve that small but notable quarter-hour difference.