Current Time in Nepal
Nepal uses Nepal Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NPTUTC+5:45
Nepal time zone
Nepal Time
Nepal Time (NPT)
--:--UTC+5:45- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Kathmandu
IANA time zone: Asia/Kathmandu.
Major cities in Nepal
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal to New York | -9 hours 45 minutes | |
| Nepal to London | -4 hours 45 minutes | |
| Nepal to Dubai | -1 hour 45 minutes | |
| Nepal to New Delhi | -15 minutes | |
| Nepal to Tokyo | +3 hours 15 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Nepal: FAQs
What time zone is Nepal in?
Nepal uses Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) all year.
Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?
No. Nepal does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Nepal and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Nepal. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kathmandu, the capital?
Kathmandu is on Nepal Time, currently NPT (UTC+5:45). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Kathmandu page.