Time in Nepal

Current local time and date in Nepal. Accurate Nepal Standard Time (NPT) clock with UTC+5:45 offset.

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Features

Live Nepal Time

Real-time Nepal Standard Time (NPT) clock synchronized to milliseconds.

Time Difference Calculator

Automatically calculates the exact time difference between your location and Nepal.

Unique Time Zone

Learn about Nepal's unique UTC+05:45 time offset, one of only a few in the world.

About Time in Nepal

This tool provides the most accurate and up-to-date local time for Nepal. Unlike most time zones that are offset by full hours, Nepal Standard Time (NPT) is unique with its UTC+05:45 offset. This tool helps you coordinate meetings, call family, or plan travel by showing you the exact time in Kathmandu and across the country. It also features a built-in time difference calculator that instantly tells you how many hours ahead or behind Nepal is from your current location.

How to Use Time in Nepal

  • 1
    Check Nepal Time

    The main clock card displays the current live time and date in Nepal.

  • 2
    Compare Locations

    Look at the secondary card to see your local time side-by-side for easy comparison.

  • 3
    See Time Difference

    The tool automatically calculates and displays the exact time difference (e.g., "Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of you").

Frequently Asked Questions

Nepal Time (NPT) is based on the mean solar time of Gauri Sankar peak, which is approximately 86° 15' East longitude. This precise calculation results in an offset of 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), making it one of the few quarter-hour time zones in the world.
No, Nepal does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains constant at UTC+05:45 throughout the year.
Our tool synchronizes directly with your device's system time while applying the exact Nepal time zone rules. For the most precise reading, ensure your device's clock is set to update automatically from the network.
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM in India, it is 12:15 PM in Nepal.
Yes! The tool features a 'Time Difference' calculator that automatically shows you the exact hour and minute difference between your current location and Nepal, helping you schedule calls without confusion.