Current Time in Kathmandu
Nepal · NPT · UTC+5:45
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Asia/Kathmandu
Timezone Details
| Timezone | NPT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Population | 975 thousand |
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About Kathmandu Time Zone (NPT)
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, uses Nepal Standard Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Nepal's 5-hour 45-minute offset is one of the world's most unusual — chosen to distinguish Nepal from neighboring India (IST, UTC+5:30).
Key fact: Kathmandu's UTC+5:45 is one of the world's most unusual timezone offsets — 15 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 45 minutes behind Dhaka (BST).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Kathmandu with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kathmandu Time
What time is it in Kathmandu right now? +
The current time in Kathmandu, Nepal is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Kathmandu is in the NPT timezone (UTC+5:45).
What timezone is Kathmandu in? +
Kathmandu is in the NPT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Kathmandu. The UTC offset is +5:45 (year-round).Does Kathmandu observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Kathmandu does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:45 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Kathmandu? +
Kathmandu's UTC offset is UTC+5:45 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and London? +
Kathmandu (NPT) is UTC+5:45. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Kathmandu's UTC+5:45 is one of the world's most unusual timezone offsets — 15 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 45 minutes behind Dhaka (BST).
How do I convert Kathmandu time to UTC? +
To convert Kathmandu time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:45 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Kathmandu and the UTC offset is UTC+5:45, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Kathmandu in? +
Kathmandu is located in Asia. It is the 975 thousand population city in Nepal.
What is the IANA timezone name for Kathmandu? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Kathmandu is
Asia/Kathmandu. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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