Kathmandu runs on UTC+5:45 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kathmandu and your time
Kathmandu at a glance
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Region | Bagmati Province |
| Capital of | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
Time zone in Kathmandu
The clocks in Kathmandu follow Asia/Kathmandu and keep UTC+5:45 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
The offset ends in 45 minutes, which is rare: only a handful of zones use it. Expect differences with most cities to read like 5 h 45 min rather than a round number.
Kathmandu is the capital, and all of Nepal keeps this time.
Clock changes in Kathmandu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kathmandu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kathmandu is
A 9:00 AM start in Kathmandu is 10:15 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:15 PM in Sydney and 7:15 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h 45 min behind | 10 h 45 min behind | 9 h 45 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h 45 min behind | 13 h 45 min behind | 12 h 45 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h 45 min behind | 5 h 45 min behind | 4 h 45 min behind | 2 h 15 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h 45 min behind | 4 h 45 min behind | 3 h 45 min behind | 3 h 15 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h 45 min behind | 1 h 45 min behind | 1 h 45 min behind | 6 h 15 min |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 15 min behind | 15 min behind | 15 min behind | 7 h 45 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h 15 min ahead | 2 h 15 min ahead | 2 h 15 min ahead | 5 h 45 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h 15 min ahead | 3 h 15 min ahead | 3 h 15 min ahead | 4 h 45 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h 15 min ahead | 5 h 15 min ahead | 4 h 15 min ahead | 2 h 45 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h 45 min behind | 5 h 45 min behind | 5 h 45 min behind | 2 h 15 min |
Because Kathmandu keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kathmandu
Today
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Day length in Kathmandu runs from 10 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:04 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Kathmandu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:50 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kathmandu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kathmandu: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kathmandu
Only 124 km (77 mi) away, Motihari in India is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetauda | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bharatpur | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Birgunj | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Janakpur Dham | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Motihari (India) | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
| Bettiah (India) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
| Bagaha (India) | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
| Pokhara | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Nepal
All time zones and cities in Nepal
Tools for time in Kathmandu
- Convert a time to or from Kathmandu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kathmandu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kathmandu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45 all year.
Does Kathmandu use daylight saving time?
No. Kathmandu stays on UTC+5:45 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York in January and 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kathmandu does not.
How long is the longest day in Kathmandu?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.