Current Time in Kathmandu, Nepal 🇳🇵
The current local time in Kathmandu, Nepal is 00:08:37 (+0545) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Kathmandu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,400,000. The sun rises at about 05:11 and sets at 19:04 today (13h 53m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 19:04
- 13h 53m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal keeps +0545 (UTC+05:45). Kathmandu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:11 and sets at about 19:04 local time, giving Kathmandu 13h 53m of daylight.
Right now it is 00:08 on Wednesday in Kathmandu (UTC+05:45). When it is 00:08 here, it is 14:23 in New York (9.8h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kathmandu
- Use the Asia/Kathmandu IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kathmandu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:23 Tue | 9.8h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:23 Tue | 12.8h behind |
| London | 19:23 Tue | 4.8h behind |
| Paris | 20:23 Tue | 3.8h behind |
| Dubai | 22:23 Tue | 1.8h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:53 Tue | 0.2h behind |
| Singapore | 02:23 Wed | 2.2h ahead |
| Tokyo | 03:23 Wed | 3.2h ahead |
| Sydney | 04:23 Wed | 4.2h ahead |
Best next checks from Kathmandu
Compare Kathmandu with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Nepal.
Business-hours overlap from Kathmandu
For a normal business-hours call, 13:45-17:00 in Kathmandu overlaps with 09:00-12:15 in London.
| Compare with | Kathmandu time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 13:45-17:00 | 09:00-12:15 | 3.2 hours |
| Paris | 12:45-17:00 | 09:00-13:15 | 4.2 hours |
| Dubai | 10:45-17:00 | 09:00-15:15 | 6.2 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:15-17:00 | 09:00-16:45 | 7.8 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kathmandu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu uses +0545 (UTC+05:45). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
No - Kathmandu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu today?
Today the sun rises around 05:11 and sets around 19:04 in Kathmandu, about 13h 53m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and other cities?
When it is 00:08 in Kathmandu, it is 14:23 in New York (9.8h behind). See the table above for Kathmandu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kathmandu
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kathmandu IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Nepal time page.
Local entity signals for Kathmandu
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kathmandu.
| Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Coordinates | 27.72, 85.32 |
| Population signal | About 1,400,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:11, sunset 19:04, 13h 53m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kathmandu time-zone page for rules, the Nepal country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 27.72° N, 85.32° E
Population: 1,400,000
Country: 🇳🇵 Nepal
Timezone: GMT+545
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌