Kathmandu

Asia • Kathmandu

Nepal

Current local time

09:59:22

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+05:45

No daylight saving changes

Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+05:45 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 06:45 AM
Featured city
Kathmandu

Location

Latitude
27.71666
Longitude
85.31666
Country
Nepal

Nepal Time (NEPALT)

FAQs

Nepal’s single, unchanging UTC+05:45 offset gives daily life and work a steady, reliable rhythm, making coordination with nearby neighbors like India and China just a quick mental time-zone math away—no daylight shifts to worry about.

  • Why is Nepal’s time offset 15 minutes different from its neighbors?

    Nepal chose UTC+05:45 (5:45 hours ahead of UTC) to be distinct from India’s UTC+05:30 and to align sunrise/sunset more closely with its geographic location.

  • Is there daylight saving time in Nepal?

    No. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+05:45 year-round.

  • How does Nepal’s time compare to nearby countries?

    Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India (UTC+05:30) and 1 hour and 45 minutes ahead of Bangladesh (UTC+06:00), but 15 minutes behind Bhutan (UTC+06:00).

  • What’s the correct abbreviation for Nepal Time?

    While “NPT” is commonly used informally, the official abbreviation on Timezone.io for clarity is +0545 to avoid confusion with other “NPT” codes.

  • Which zone represents Nepal Time on this page?

    The zone for Kathmandu (Asia/Kathmandu) stands in for Nepal Time, as it’s the only member zone in this region.

  • Has Nepal ever changed its standard time?

    Nepal has used UTC+05:45 since 1986, moving from UTC+05:40 to better align with solar time and set itself apart from regional neighbors.

  • Will Nepal ever adopt daylight saving time?

    There are currently no plans for daylight saving time, largely due to the country’s relatively small latitude range and consistent daylight hours.