Current local time in Biratnagar, Nepal
The live clock above shows the time in Biratnagar. Biratnagar is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45 right now.
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Region | Bhojpur |
| Population | about 182,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.48° N, 87.28° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5:45 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Biratnagar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:51 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 5:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:39 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Biratnagar at about 12:04 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Biratnagar sits at 87.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 86.2° E.
Biratnagar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Biratnagar |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10.75 hours behind in Jan, 9.75 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 13.75 hours behind in Jan, 12.75 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5.75 hours behind in Jan, 4.75 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 4.75 hours behind in Jan, 3.75 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1.75 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 0.25 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2.25 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 3.25 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 5.25 hours ahead in Jan, 4.25 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Biratnagar |
|---|---|---|
| Purnia, India | 80 km (50 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Siliguri, India | 119 km (74 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Bhagalpur, India | 143 km (89 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Saidpur, Bangladesh | 187 km (116 mi) | 0.25 hours ahead |
| Muzaffarpur, India | 194 km (121 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Rangpur, Bangladesh | 215 km (134 mi) | 0.25 hours ahead |
| Alipur Duar, India | 227 km (141 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Lalitpur | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nepal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Biratnagar in?
Biratnagar is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45, all year.
Does Biratnagar have daylight saving time?
Biratnagar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
Why isn't noon in Biratnagar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Biratnagar's clocks follow a zone centred on 86.2° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).