Current local time in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal, uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (Nepal Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+5:45 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Nepal Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+5:45
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +977
The time zone, at a glance.
Kathmandu follows Asia/Kathmandu. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. Its offset includes 45 minutes beyond the whole hour, so rounding the difference to an hour will give the wrong answer.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Kathmandu stays on UTC+5:45 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Kathmandu stays on UTC+5:45 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Kathmandu.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 53m) and Dec the least (10h 24m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 35m | UTC+5:45 |
| Feb 15 | 6:41 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 14m | UTC+5:45 |
| Mar 15 | 6:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 59m | UTC+5:45 |
| Apr 15 | 5:39 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 49m | UTC+5:45 |
| May 15 | 5:14 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 31m | UTC+5:45 |
| Jun 15 | 5:07 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 53m | UTC+5:45 |
| Jul 15 | 5:17 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 44m | UTC+5:45 |
| Aug 15 | 5:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 8m | UTC+5:45 |
| Sep 15 | 5:48 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 20m | UTC+5:45 |
| Oct 15 | 6:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 31m | UTC+5:45 |
| Nov 15 | 6:24 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 47m | UTC+5:45 |
| Dec 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 24m | UTC+5:45 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Kathmandu with your world.
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Best times to call from Kathmandu
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Kathmandu time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 hours 45 minutes behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:15 AM–11:15 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 4 hours 45 minutes behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:15 AM–12:15 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 15 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (12:15 PM–4:45 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 12 hours 45 minutes behind | 8:30 AM–9:30 AM (7:45 PM–8:45 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 5 hours 15 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM (2:15 PM–4:45 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 1 hour 45 minutes behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:15 AM–3:15 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Airports serving Kathmandu
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport · 4 km
Places that share Kathmandu’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Kathmandu rules, so their time always matches Kathmandu, including clock changes.
- Pokhara
- Lalitpur
- Biratnagar
- Hetauda
- Birganj
- Dhangarhi
- Nepalganj
- Bhairawa
- Rajbiraj
- Baglung
- Dandeldhura
- Ilam
- Salyan
- Ramechhap
- Bhimphedi
- Jumla
Questions about time in Kathmandu
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kathmandu, known as Nepal Time. Its offset is UTC+5:45 all year.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
No. Kathmandu keeps UTC+5:45 all year.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu; London is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu; Tokyo is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu; Los Angeles is 12 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu; Sydney is 5 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu; Dubai is 1 hour 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.
How do I call Kathmandu from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +977, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Kathmandu as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Kathmandu. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.