Pokhara keeps UTC+5:45 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Pokhara and your time
Pokhara at a glance
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Region | Gandaki Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 28.27° N, 83.97° E |
Pokhara time zone and clock changes
Pokhara follows the Asia/Kathmandu time zone and stays on UTC+5:45 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time 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.
All of Nepal keeps the same time, so Pokhara reads the same clock as Kathmandu.
Clock changes in Pokhara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pokhara for 2026 or 2027.
Pokhara time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Pokhara 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 Pokhara 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Pokhara
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Pokhara runs from 10 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 56 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:10 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Pokhara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:57 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 21 min |
When the sun is highest in Pokhara
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Pokhara: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Pokhara
Distance is not the same as time: Bagaha (India) lies just 130 km (81 mi) away, yet its clock is 15 minutes behind Pokhara.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatpur | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Butwal | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bagaha (India) | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
| Hetauda | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kathmandu | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Birgunj | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kushinagar (India) | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
| Bettiah (India) | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | 15 min behind |
More cities in Nepal
All time zones and cities in Nepal
Tools for time in Pokhara
- Convert a time to or from Pokhara: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Pokhara to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Pokhara and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pokhara in?
Pokhara uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45 all year.
Does Pokhara use daylight saving time?
No. Pokhara 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 Pokhara and New York?
Pokhara 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 Pokhara does not.
Is Pokhara on the same time as Kathmandu?
Yes. Pokhara and Kathmandu both use UTC+5:45 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pokhara?
About 13 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 21 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.