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How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Kathmandu to Karachi

-0h 45m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Karachi

PKT

Pakistan · UTC+05:00

HH11

MM15

11:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

Karachi

12:00 AM

11:15 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:15 AM

4:00 AM

3:15 AM

6:00 AM

5:15 AM

8:00 AM

7:15 AM

10:00 AM

9:15 AM

12:00 PM

11:15 AM

2:00 PM

1:15 PM

4:00 PM

3:15 PM

6:00 PM

5:15 PM

8:00 PM

7:15 PM

10:00 PM

9:15 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NPT and PKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and PKT (Pakistan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NPT Zone

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PKT Zone

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NPT – Nepal Time

UTC+05:45

Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+05:45) is the time zone for Nepal — one of the few offsets in the world set on a 45-minute increment.

Countries in NPT

Nepal

Major Cities in NPT

KathmanduPokharaLalitpurBharatpurBiratnagar

Key Facts about NPT

•Nepal Time is UTC+05:45 — a 45-minute offset, not a whole or half hour.
•The 45-minute offset was adopted in 1986 to match Kathmandu's solar time.
•Nepal does not observe daylight saving time.
•Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India, despite sharing a long open border.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:45 year-round

Learn more about NPT on Wikipedia

PKT – Pakistan Standard Time

UTC+05:00

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone for Pakistan, 5 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PKT

Pakistan

Major Cities in PKT

KarachiLahoreIslamabadRawalpindiFaisalabadPeshawar

Key Facts about PKT

•Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time.
•Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
•PKT is the same offset as Uzbekistan (UZT) and Yekaterinburg (YEKT).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:00 year-round

Learn more about PKT on Wikipedia

About Kathmandu

Wikipedia

Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.

Population:1.4 million

Metro:3.0 million

Business Hours:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT

Currency:NPR (रू)

Stock Exchange:NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Boudhanath StupaSwayambhunathDurbar SquarePashupatinath TempleGarden of Dreams

Did You Know?

Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).

Learn more about NPT timezone →

About Karachi

Wikipedia

Karachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.

Population:14.9 million

Metro:16.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT

Currency:PKR (₨)

Stock Exchange:PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Quaid-e-Azam's MausoleumMohatta PalaceClifton BeachPort GrandPAF Museum

Did You Know?

Karachi is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.

Learn more about PKT timezone →

Understanding the -0h 45m Gap: Kathmandu vs Karachi

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts Kathmandu 45 minutes behind Karachi — a difference of -0h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 8:15 AM in Karachi. Midnight in Kathmandu is 11:15 PM in Karachi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Kathmandu to Karachi time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	Karachi (PKT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:15 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:15 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:15 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:15 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:15 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:15 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:15 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:15 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:15 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:15 PM	same day

Why people convert Kathmandu to Karachi time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Karachi: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 9:15 AM in Karachi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Karachi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:45 AM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT). That is roughly 7 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 7:15 PM in Karachi makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -0h 45m gap is not.
Block 9:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Karachi colleagues present.

About NPT (Nepal Time)

Nepal Time (NPT) runs at UTC+05:45, one of only a handful of time zones worldwide that are not a whole or half hour from UTC. Nepal set its offset to 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UTC in 1986 to mark the country's position between the 75°E and 90°E meridians; Kathmandu's solar time sits just over 5 hours 41 minutes ahead of Greenwich, so the 45-minute offset tracks the sun more closely than either 5:30 or 6:00 would. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time, so NPT is fixed all year. The offset makes Nepal 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (UTC+05:30) and 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Dubai (UTC+04:00).

About PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone used throughout Pakistan. PKT does not observe daylight saving time. Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world.

Best time to call between Kathmandu and Karachi

Both Kathmandu and Karachi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT, which is 9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT. That gives roughly 7 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and Karachi share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Kathmandu is 45 minutes behind Karachi (NPT UTC+05:45 → PKT UTC+05:00). The shared working window is 9:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Karachi?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 45 minutes behind Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently -0h 45m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Karachi time?

Add -0h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 8:15 AM in Karachi.

What time is it in Karachi right now?

Karachi uses PKT at UTC+05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -0h 45m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call Karachi from Kathmandu?

Call between 9:45 AM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Kathmandu or Karachi?

Kathmandu is 45 minutes behind Karachi. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 11:15 AM in Karachi.

Do Kathmandu and Karachi use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Karachi.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Karachi difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -0h 45m offset between Kathmandu and Karachi is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Kathmandu's time zone?

NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.

Which countries use NPT, Kathmandu's zone?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Is there a day difference between Kathmandu and Karachi?

Not normally. The -0h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Karachi?

Karachi is -0h 45m from Kathmandu.

What timezone is Kathmandu in?

Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.

What timezone is Karachi in?

Karachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.

What are the business hours in Kathmandu?

Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.

What are the business hours in Karachi?

Standard business hours in Karachi are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Karachi?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Karachi works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT (-0h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Karachi?

Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Karachi uses PKR (₨). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Kathmandu and Karachi compare in size?

Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Karachi has approximately 14.9 million (metro: 16.5 million).

What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Karachi?

Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Karachi is famous for Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum, Mohatta Palace, Clifton Beach.

Do Kathmandu and Karachi have stock exchanges?

Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Karachi has the PSX (Pakistan Stock Exchange). The -0h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.