Nepal Time (NPT) · UTC+05:45
Current time in Nepal
The exact local time in Kathmandu now, with today’s date, the difference from your own time, and today’s sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and best time of day.
Kathmandu is on Nepal Time (NPT), UTC+05:45.
Time zone of Nepal
Nepal is five hours and forty-five minutes ahead of UTC, fifteen minutes ahead of India. It does not use daylight saving time.
| Time zone | Nepal Time (NPT) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+05:45 |
| IANA zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Questions
What time zone is Nepal in?
Kathmandu uses Nepal Time (NPT), UTC+05:45. Nepal is five hours and forty-five minutes ahead of UTC, fifteen minutes ahead of India. It does not use daylight saving time.
What is Rahu Kaal in Kathmandu today?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the daytime, traditionally avoided for new beginnings. It is worked out each day from Kathmandu’s sunrise and sunset and shown above with today’s best time. The full Panchang has Choghadiya and Hora as well.