Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Nepal

Q: What time is it in Nepal right now?

Nepal spans 1 timezone: NPT. Use the live clocks on this page for the exact local time in each major city.

Q: How many timezones does Nepal have?

Nepal uses 1 timezone: NPT. Not all regions observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

Q: Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Nepal. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Q: When is the best time to call someone in Nepal?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Nepal spans 1 timezone, the right call window depends on the city, not just the country. Use the Best Time to Call calculator for an exact overlap window.

Live clocks for every Nepal city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Full Kathmandu Details

Nepal's Timezone System Explained

Nepal uses Nepal Standard Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) year-round — one of the world's most unusual timezone offsets. There is no daylight saving time. Kathmandu, Pokhara, and all Nepali cities operate on this fixed 45-minute offset.

The UTC+5:45 offset makes Nepal 15 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30) and 45 minutes behind Bangladesh (BST, UTC+6). This three-way sequence — India at :30, Nepal at :45, Bangladesh at :00 — is unique globally.

Key differences from Kathmandu (NPT): London (GMT) is 5 hours 45 minutes behind in winter. New York (EST) is 10 hours 45 minutes behind. Mumbai is 15 minutes behind. Dhaka is 15 minutes ahead. Beijing is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead.

Nepal Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 2 cities · live times

NPT

2 cities

Time differences may shift seasonally when cities observe different daylight saving schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Nepal

What time is it in Nepal right now?

Nepal spans 1 timezone — NPT — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Kathmandu, Pokhara.

How many timezones does Nepal have?

Nepal uses a single timezone: NPT. The whole country follows the same clock year-round.

Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?

DST rules in Nepal depend on the specific region. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page always reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Why does Nepal use UTC+5:45?

Nepal Standard Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) is based on the longitude of Gauri Shankar mountain (86°30′E) divided by 15. The 45-minute offset distinguishes Nepal from both India (UTC+5:30) and Bangladesh (UTC+6), and is one of only a handful of 15-minute-increment offsets in the world.

What is the time difference between Nepal and India?

Nepal (NPT, UTC+5:45) is 15 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30) — one of the smallest time differences between any two neighbouring countries. Neither observes DST, making it permanently fixed.

Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?

No. Nepal uses NPT (UTC+5:45) year-round with no clock changes. Its unusual 45-minute offset means Kathmandu is always 15 minutes ahead of Kolkata and 15 minutes behind Dhaka.

When is the best time to call someone in Nepal?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Nepal spans 1 timezones, the overlap window from your location differs between cities. Open any city page above for its full scheduling guide.

How accurate are the live clocks on this page?

All clocks update every second using your browser's timezone engine with current DST rules applied automatically. The displayed times match the official local time in each city — no manual refresh needed.