Current Time in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NPTUTC+5:45
Kathmandu time zone
Time Zone
Nepal Time (NPT)
IANA: Asia/Kathmandu
UTC Offset
UTC+5:45
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
27.70° N, 85.32° E
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu to New York | -9 hours 45 minutes | |
| Kathmandu to London | -4 hours 45 minutes | |
| Kathmandu to Dubai | -1 hour 45 minutes | |
| Kathmandu to New Delhi | -15 minutes | |
| Kathmandu to Tokyo | +3 hours 15 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kathmandu. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kathmandu
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu is on Nepal Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kathmandu), which is NPT (UTC+5:45) all year.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
No. Kathmandu does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on NPT (UTC+5:45) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 6:02 PM local time, giving 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Nepal on the same time as Kathmandu?
Yes. Nepal uses a single time zone, so Kathmandu has the same local time as the rest of the country.