Current Time in Nepal
Nepal uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Nepal below.
Time across Nepal
2 cities trackedNepal is in a single time zone — Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
Public Holidays in Nepal
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 14 | Maghe Sankranti | — | public |
| Feb 26 | Maha Shivaratri | — | public |
| Mar 25 | Holi | — | public |
| Apr 14 | Nepali New Year | — | public |
| May 23 | Buddha Jayanti | — | public |
| Sep 19 | Constitution Day | — | public |
| Oct 12 | Dashain | — | public |
| Nov 1 | Tihar | — | public |
Kathmandu vs the World
Current time difference between Kathmandu, Nepal and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 9h 45m ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 4h 45m ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 1h 45m ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 15m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 2h 15m behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 3h 15m behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | UTC+10 | 4h 15m behind |
Business Hours in Kathmandu (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kathmandu, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kathmandu | 5:00 PM in Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:15 PM | 7:15 AM |
| London | 4:15 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Dubai | 7:15 AM | 3:15 PM |
| Mumbai | 8:45 AM | 4:45 PM |
| Singapore | 11:15 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Tokyo | 12:15 PM | 8:15 PM |
| Sydney | 1:15 PM | 9:15 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nepal in?
Nepal uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Nepal right now?
The current time in Kathmandu is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Nepal observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Nepal does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Nepal have?
Nepal has 1 time zone (Asia/Kathmandu).
What is Nepal's UTC / GMT offset?
Nepal is in Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Nepal?
Yes — the whole of Nepal shares one time zone (Asia/Kathmandu, UTC+05:45).
What is the time difference between Nepal and India?
Nepal (UTC+05:45) is 15 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.