Current Time in IANA Asia/Katmandu Timezone

Overview and Geographic Scope

Asia/Katmandu applies exclusively to the entire country of Nepal, a landlocked nation in South Asia. All of Nepal, from the Himalayan peaks to the Terai plains, uses this single time zone. The anchor city, Katmandu, is the political, cultural, and economic hub. The offset UTC+05:45 is one of only a few quarter-hour offsets worldwide, making Nepal's time distinct from its neighbors India (UTC+05:30) and Bangladesh (UTC+06:00).

Offset and Abbreviation

The standard offset is UTC+05:45, often written as +0545. The time zone abbreviation commonly used is NPT (Nepal Time). This offset is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC. For example, when it is 12:00 UTC, it is 17:45 NPT in Nepal. The unusual 45-minute increment stems from Nepal's historical choice to align its time with the meridian passing through Mount Everest (86°55' E), resulting in a local mean time offset of 5:41:16, later rounded to 5:45.

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Nepal does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains constant at UTC+05:45 throughout the year. There are no clock changes, so the time difference between Nepal and other zones is consistent. This simplifies scheduling for international business and travel, as no seasonal adjustments are needed.

Main Countries and Cities

• Country: Nepal
• Major cities: Katmandu (capital), Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar

All cities in Nepal follow Asia/Katmandu. The zone is identical to Asia/Kathmandu, an alternative spelling in the IANA database.

Business Hours and Scheduling

Nepal's typical business hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM NPT (04:15 to 11:15 UTC). For scheduling calls with other regions, consider these overlaps:

• New York (UTC-05:00, Eastern Time): 10:00 AM NPT = 12:00 AM EDT (previous day) or 11:00 PM EST. Best overlap is early morning NPT (before 11:00 AM) for late afternoon/evening in New York.
• London (UTC+00:00, GMT): 10:00 AM NPT = 04:15 AM GMT. Overlap is limited; late morning NPT (12:00 PM) corresponds to 06:15 AM in London.
• Tokyo (UTC+09:00): 10:00 AM NPT = 13:15 JST. Good overlap during business hours.
• Dubai (UTC+04:00): 10:00 AM NPT = 08:15 AM GST. Strong overlap.
• India (UTC+05:30): 10:00 AM NPT = 09:45 AM IST. Only 15 minutes apart, making coordination seamless.

When scheduling, be mindful of the 45-minute offset difference with India and the 15-minute difference with Bangladesh (UTC+06:00). For global meetings, tools that handle quarter-hour offsets are essential.

Practical Guidance

For travelers and businesses, remember that Nepal's time is always UTC+05:45. No DST means no confusion about seasonal changes. When converting times, add 5 hours and 45 minutes to UTC. Use the abbreviation NPT for clarity. For flight schedules and international calls, double-check the offset, as some systems may default to half-hour increments.