UNIX Timestamp to Nepal
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to Nepal (NPT). Current offset: UTC+5:45 (NPT). Nepal does not observe daylight saving time. NPT is UTC+5:45 year-round — the most unusual standard timezone offset in the world.
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About Nepal
- IANA Name
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Abbreviation
- NPT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+5:45 (no DST)
- Region
- South Asia
- Major Cities
- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar
- Daylight Saving
- No
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nepal on UTC+5:45?
Nepal has the world's most unusual timezone offset at UTC+5:45. It is based on the 86.25° east meridian that passes through Gaurishankar mountain. Nepal chose this offset to assert its independence from neighboring India.
Does Nepal observe daylight saving time?
No. Nepal Time (NPT) is fixed at UTC+5:45 year-round. The country has never observed daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Nepal and India?
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India (UTC+5:30). When it is noon in Kathmandu, it is 11:45 AM in New Delhi — one of the most unusual time differences between neighboring countries.