PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kathmandu
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Nepal Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5:45
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Bagmati Province
- Population
- 1,442,271
- Coordinates
- 27.70° N, 85.32° E
- Elevation
- 1317 m
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, with a population of about 1,442,271. It uses the Nepal Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Kathmandu).
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+5:45 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Note that Kathmandu uses a non-whole-hour offset: local time differs from UTC by 5 hours and 45 minutes.
Because Kathmandu lies at 27.70° N, 85.32° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 54 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 23 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu is in the Nepal Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Kathmandu. The UTC offset is UTC+5:45.
Does Kathmandu have daylight saving time?
No. Kathmandu stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu, and in July it is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu, and in July it is 12 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:08 AM and sets at about 7:02 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:49 AM and sets at about 5:13 PM (local time).