Time now in Nepal

UTC+05:45 • Asia/Kathmandu (+0545)

Your device clock is 1ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Kathmandu, UTC+05:45). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

15:09:55
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Nepal now

Nepal has one official time zone: +0545 (UTC+05:45).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Nepal is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Nepal?

Official time in Nepal is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Nepal

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Kathmandu UTC+05:45 Kailali, Sudurpashchim, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Chitwan, Bagmati

List of time zones used in Nepal (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Kathmandu UTC+05:45 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Nepal

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Nepal depends on the region.

  • Kailali, Sudurpashchim: 10 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Nepal use daylight saving time?

No. Nepal does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1986-01-01.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nepal?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+6:00 and UTC+6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Nepal have?
Nepal has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Nepal use daylight saving time?
No. Nepal does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Nepal time

To convert Nepal time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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