Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

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).

Pakistan to Kathmandu

+0h 45m

Pakistan

PKTSOURCE

UTC+05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kathmandu

NPT

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM45

12:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Pakistan

Kathmandu

12:00 AM

12:45 AM

2:00 AM

2:45 AM

4:00 AM

4:45 AM

6:00 AM

6:45 AM

8:00 AM

8:45 AM

10:00 AM

10:45 AM

12:00 PM

12:45 PM

2:00 PM

2:45 PM

4:00 PM

4:45 PM

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

8:00 PM

8:45 PM

10:00 PM

10:45 PM

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

PKT and NPT on the World Map

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

PKT Zone

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NPT Zone

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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

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

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 →

Time Conversion Guide: Pakistan to Kathmandu

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

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Pakistan it is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Pakistan is 12:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Pakistan to Kathmandu time conversion table

Pakistan (PKT)	Kathmandu (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:45 AM	same day
6:00 AM	6:45 AM	same day
7:00 AM	7:45 AM	same day
8:00 AM	8:45 AM	same day
9:00 AM	9:45 AM	same day
12:00 PM	12:45 PM	same day
3:00 PM	3:45 PM	same day
5:00 PM	5:45 PM	same day
6:00 PM	6:45 PM	same day
9:00 PM	9:45 PM	same day

Why people convert Pakistan to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from Pakistan to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Pakistan lands at 10:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Pakistan and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:15 PM PKT time (9:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 7 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Pakistan viewers need 9:45 AM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:15 PM if the event is anchored to Pakistan.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h 45m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Pakistan and need Kathmandu colleagues present.

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.

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).

Best time to call between Pakistan and Kathmandu

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

Business hours overlap

Pakistan and Kathmandu share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Pakistan is 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (PKT UTC+05:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:15 PM PKT. 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 Pakistan and Kathmandu?

Pakistan (PKT, UTC+05:00) is 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +0h 45m.

How do I convert Pakistan time to Kathmandu time?

Add +0h 45m to Pakistan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Pakistan is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu.

What time is it in Kathmandu right now?

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

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Pakistan?

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

Which is ahead, Pakistan or Kathmandu?

Pakistan is 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Pakistan it is 12:45 PM in Kathmandu.

Do Pakistan and Kathmandu use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the Pakistan–Kathmandu difference?

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

Which other cities share Pakistan's time zone?

PKT also covers Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.

Which countries use PKT, Pakistan's zone?

PKT is used in Pakistan.

Is there a day difference between Pakistan and Kathmandu?

Not normally. The +0h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Pakistan and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is +0h 45m from Pakistan.

What timezone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan operates on its local timezone.

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.