Current Time in Kathmandu, Nepal

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

NPT

IANA Identifier

Asia/Kathmandu

UTC Offset

UTC+5:45

Country

Nepal (NP)

Location Details

Coordinates

27.7172°, 85.3240°

Population

1.4M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) — 6 km

Nearby Cities

• Almaty — Kazakhstan
• Bangalore — India
• Chennai — India
• Chittagong — Bangladesh
• Colombo — Sri Lanka
• Delhi — India
• Dhaka — Bangladesh
• Hyderabad — India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kathmandu in?

Kathmandu is in the NPT time zone (Asia/Kathmandu), which is UTC+5:45 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kathmandu observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kathmandu?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kathmandu, Nepal. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kathmandu?

Kathmandu has a UTC offset of UTC+5:45. This means it is 5.75 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is served by Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).