Current local time in Pokhara, Nepal
The live clock above shows the time in Pokhara. Pokhara is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45 right now.
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Region | Gorkha |
| Population | about 200,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.26° N, 83.97° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Abbreviation | UTC+5:45 |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Pokhara 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 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:56 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pokhara at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes ahead of the sun, because Pokhara sits at 84.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 86.2° E.
Pokhara time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pokhara |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pokhara |
|---|---|---|
| Hetauda | 141 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Kathmandu | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Lalitpur | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Birganj | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Gorakhpur, India | 178 km (111 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Bahraich, India | 237 km (147 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Ayodhya, India | 245 km (152 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
| Muzaffarpur, India | 276 km (172 mi) | 0.25 hours behind |
Other cities in Nepal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pokhara in?
Pokhara is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, UTC+5:45, all year.
Does Pokhara have daylight saving time?
Pokhara doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
Why isn't noon in Pokhara when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pokhara's clocks follow a zone centred on 86.2° E, so on standard time they run about 9 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).