Time in Nepal
Capital · Kathmandu
Time zone in Nepal
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kathmandu Nepal Time |
UTC+05:45 | No | Kathmandu |
About Nepal
| Official name: | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Kathmandu |
| Region: | Asia · Southern Asia |
| Population: | 29,911,840 |
| Currency: | Nepalese rupee (NPR, ₨) |
| Calling code: | +977 |
| Languages: | Nepali |
| ISO codes: | NP / NPL |
| Internet domain: | .np |
Cities in Nepal
- Kathmandu
- Bardiya
- Pokhara
- Pātan
- Biratnagar
- Lamjung
- Birgañj
- Dharān
- Bharatpur
- Janakpur
- Dhangaḍhi̇̄
- Butwāl
- Mahendranagar
- Hetauda
- Madhyapur Thimi
- Bhaktapur
- Triyuga
- Inaruwa
- Nepalgunj
- Siddharthanagar
- Gulariyā
- Īṭahari̇̄
- Panauti
- Ṭikāpur
- Ki̇̄rtipur
- Tulsīpur
- Rājbirāj
- Lahān
- Birendranagar
- Gaur
- Siraha
- Tānsen
- Jaleshwar
- Dipayal
- Baglung
- Khanbari
- Dhankuta
- Wāliṅ
- Dailekh
- Malaṅgawā
- Bhadrapur
- Dadeldhurā
- Darchula
- Ilam
- Banepā
- Dhulikhel
Frequently asked questions about time in Nepal
How many time zones does Nepal have?
Nepal uses one time zone: Nepal Time (Asia/Kathmandu, currently UTC+05:45).
Does Nepal use daylight saving time?
No. None of Nepal’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal?
See the live clock on the Kathmandu time page. Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu.