Current local time in Kathmandu, Nepal
The live clock above shows the time in Kathmandu. Kathmandu is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45 right now.
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Region | Bhaktapur |
| Population | about 895,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.72° N, 85.32° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5:45 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kathmandu 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 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kathmandu at about 12:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kathmandu sits at 85.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 86.2° E.
Kathmandu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Lalitpur | 6 km (4 mi) | same time |
| Hetauda | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Birganj | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Pokhara | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Muzaffarpur, India | 178 km (110 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Gorakhpur, India | 220 km (136 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Patna, India | 233 km (145 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Biratnagar | 238 km (148 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nepal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45, all year.
Does Kathmandu have daylight saving time?
Kathmandu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
Why isn't noon in Kathmandu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kathmandu's clocks follow a zone centred on 86.2° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).