Time now in Nepal
UTC+05:45 • Asia/Kathmandu (+0545)
Your device clock is 412ms 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.
05:09:05
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, week 33
Time in Nepal now
Nepal has one official time zone: +0545 (UTC+05:45).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Nepal
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+6:00 to UTC+6:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45)
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
- Time in Kailali, Sudurpashchim
- Time in Kathmandu, Bagmati
- Time in Chitwan, Bagmati
- Time in Mahottari, Madhesh
- Time in Parsa, Madhesh
- Time in Banke, Lumbini
How to convert Nepal time
To convert Nepal time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Nepal with links for more information (77 locations)
- Kailali, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Chitwan, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Mahottari, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Parsa, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Banke, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Lalitpur, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Bardiya, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Dhading, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Syangja, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Palpa, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Lamjung, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Kalikot, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Bhaktapur, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Ilam, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Siraha, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Dhankuta, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Baglung, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Dailekh, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Dadeldhura, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Darchula, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Jumla, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Ramechhap, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Bhojpur, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Gorkha, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Jajarkot, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Manang, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Nuwakot, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Okhaldhunga, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Salyan, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Achham, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Arghakhanchi, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Baitadi, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Bajhang, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Bajura, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Bara, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Dang, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Dhanusha, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Dolakha, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Dolpa, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Doti, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Eastern Rukum, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Gulmi, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Humla, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Jhapa, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Kanchanpur, Sudurpashchim Tuesday 05:09
- Kapilvastu, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Kaski, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Kavrepalanchok, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Khotang, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Makwanpur, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Morang, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Mugu, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Mustang, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Myagdi, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Nawalparasi (West of Bardaghat Susta), Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Nawalpur, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Panchthar, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Parbat, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Pyuthan, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Rasuwa, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Rautahat, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Rolpa, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Rupandehi, Lumbini Tuesday 05:09
- Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Saptari, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Sarlahi, Madhesh Tuesday 05:09
- Sindhuli, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Sindhupalchok, Bagmati Tuesday 05:09
- Solukhumbu, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Sunsari, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Surkhet, Karnali Tuesday 05:09
- Tanahun, Gandaki Tuesday 05:09
- Taplejung, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Terhathum, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Udayapur, Koshi Tuesday 05:09
- Western Rukum, Karnali Tuesday 05:09