Kathmandu time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Nepal Time (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:45 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:06 AM / 05:30 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Nepal — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 27.72° N, 85.32° E |
New York to Kathmandu time converter
New York hour by hour in Kathmandu time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:45 |
| 01:00 | 10:45 |
| 02:00 | 11:45 |
| 03:00 | 12:45 |
| 04:00 | 13:45 |
| 05:00 | 14:45 |
| 06:00 | 15:45 |
| 07:00 | 16:45 |
| 08:00 | 17:45 |
| 09:00 | 18:45 |
| 10:00 | 19:45 |
| 11:00 | 20:45 |
| 12:00 | 21:45 |
| 13:00 | 22:45 |
| 14:00 | 23:45 |
| 15:00 | 00:45 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 01:45 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 02:45 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 03:45 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 04:45 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 05:45 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 06:45 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 07:45 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 08:45 (next day) |
Kathmandu time compared with world cities
Relative to Kathmandu; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 2 hours 45 minutes behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 4 hours 45 minutes behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 9 hours 45 minutes behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 12 hours 45 minutes behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour 45 minutes behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 2 hours 45 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 3 hours 15 minutes ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 5 hours 15 minutes ahead |
Daylight saving time
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+5:45 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:06 AM | 05:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:07 AM | 05:29 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:07 AM | 05:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:08 AM | 05:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:09 AM | 05:26 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:09 AM | 05:25 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:10 AM | 05:24 PM | 11 h 14 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Kathmandu
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:42 AM – 05:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:52 AM – 06:38 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 04:58 PM – 05:44 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:44 PM – 05:53 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
Kathmandu is currently 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York.
What time zone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu is in Nepal Time (UTC+5:45). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Kathmandu.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
Kathmandu does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+5:45 all year.
When is golden hour in Kathmandu?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Kathmandu runs 04:58 PM – 05:44 PM and morning golden hour 05:52 AM – 06:38 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Kathmandu is at 06:06 AM and sunset at 05:30 PM, a day length of 11 h 24 min (local time).