UTC +05:45
NPT - Currently observed in Nepal
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The IANA time zone identifier for Nepal is
Asia/Kathmandu
Time difference from Nepal
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Nepal (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| ISO Code | NP / NPL |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| UTC Offset | +05:45 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | NPR - Nepalese Rupee |
| Population | 29,200,000 |
| Area | 147,181 km² |
| Calling Code | ++977 |
| Languages | Nepali |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 12:56 | Asia/Kathmandu | Capital |
| Pokhara | 12:56 | Asia/Kathmandu | - |
| Lalitpur | 12:56 | Asia/Kathmandu | - |
| Biratnagar | 12:56 | Asia/Kathmandu | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Nepal? + −
The current local time in Nepal is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Kathmandu,
currently at UTC+05:45 (NPT).
The exact time right now is
12:56:08
on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Does Nepal observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Nepal is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+05:45 (NPT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Kathmandu zone entry.
What UTC offset is Nepal? + −
Nepal is currently at UTC+05:45,
using the abbreviation NPT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Kathmandu.
To convert a time to or from Nepal, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Nepal? + −
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
It uses the
Asia/Kathmandu IANA time zone.
See the Kathmandu time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Nepal use? + −
Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee
(
NPR) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++977.