🇳🇵 What Time Zone Is Nepal In?
7:47 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+05:45IANA: Asia/Kathmandu
Nepal time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+5:45 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+5:45 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Nepal and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 5 hours 45 minutes ahead | 5 hours 45 minutes ahead |
| London | 5 hours 45 minutes ahead | 4 hours 45 minutes ahead |
| New York | 10 hours 45 minutes ahead | 9 hours 45 minutes ahead |
| India (IST) | 0 hours 15 minutes ahead | 0 hours 15 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 15 minutes behind | 3 hours 15 minutes behind |
"Ahead" means Nepal is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Nepal time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Nepal use?
Nepal uses Asia/Kathmandu. Its offset is UTC+5:45 in January and the same in July.
Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?
No. Nepal does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Kathmandu stays on UTC+5:45 all year.
What is the time difference between Nepal and New York?
In January Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York; in July it is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Nepal and India?
In January Nepal is 0 hours 15 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 0 hours 15 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.