Asia · Nepal
Current time in Kathmandu
Nepal Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Kathmandu time
Kathmandu keeps one clock.
Business hours here run on IST-adjacent but offset time, teas break around 4 pm, evening markets peak after sunset, and when you video-call from elsewhere remember it’s +0545 just once.
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Kathmandu to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kathmandu's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- How many UTC offsets are there?
- There are 168 of them.
- Is this country in one time zone only?
- Yes. Nepal spans a single unique offset.
- Does India span multiple offsets?
- No. India uses one standard time across its territory.
- Which territory has no permanent population?
- Several Antarctic bases exist but none with year-round residents.
- Is Nepal offset north or south of the equator?
- North of the equator at moderate latitude in the Himalayas.
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