Current local time in Kathmandu, Nepal
UTC+05:45 · UTC+05:45 · Nepal Time
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal uses the Nepal Time time zone (Asia/Kathmandu), currently UTC+05:45. It is the capital of Nepal. Population: about 1,442,271.
| Country: | Nepal |
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| State / region: | Bagmati |
| Coordinates: | 27°43′N / 85°17′E |
| Population: | 1,442,271 |
| Currency: | Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
| Languages: | Nepali |
| Country calling code: | +977 |
Time zone in Kathmandu
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kathmandu |
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| Time zone name: | Nepal Time (UTC+05:45) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+05:45 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:45 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu today
| Sunrise: | 06:07 |
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| Sunset: | 17:29 |
| Solar noon: | 11:48 |
| Day length: | 11h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:43 – 17:53 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+05:45) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kathmandu
- London+4:45 hKathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of London
- New York+9:45 hKathmandu is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+4:45 hKathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kathmandu time
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kathmandu (Nepal Time). The current offset is UTC+05:45.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+05:45 all year.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and London?
Right now Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
Right now Kathmandu is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.