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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).

Kathmandu to NZST

+6h 15m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

NZST

UTC+13:00☀ DST active

HH06

MM15

18:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

NZST

12:00 AM

7:15 AM

2:00 AM

9:15 AM

4:00 AM

11:15 AM

6:00 AM

1:15 PM

8:00 AM

3:15 PM

10:00 AM

5:15 PM

12:00 PM

7:15 PM

2:00 PM

9:15 PM

4:00 PM

11:15 PM

6:00 PM

1:15 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:15 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:15 AM+1

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

NPT and NZST on the World Map

The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NPT Zone

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NZST 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

NZST – New Zealand Standard Time

UTC+12:00

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in NZST

New Zealand

Major Cities in NZST

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonDunedin

Key Facts about NZST

•New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
•NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
•New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NZDT

Learn more about NZST 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 →

Kathmandu vs NZST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. NZST runs on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) at UTC+12:00. That puts Kathmandu 6 hours 15 minutes ahead of NZST — a difference of +6h 15m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 3:15 PM in NZST. Midnight in Kathmandu is 6:15 AM in NZST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Kathmandu to NZST time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	NZST (NZST)	Day
12:00 AM	6:15 AM	same day
6:00 AM	12:15 PM	same day
7:00 AM	1:15 PM	same day
8:00 AM	2:15 PM	same day
9:00 AM	3:15 PM	same day
12:00 PM	6:15 PM	same day
3:00 PM	9:15 PM	same day
5:00 PM	11:15 PM	same day
6:00 PM	12:15 AM	next day
9:00 PM	3:15 AM	next day

Why people convert Kathmandu to NZST time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to NZST: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 4:15 PM in NZST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and NZST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM NPT time (3:15 PM–5:00 PM NZST). That is roughly 1 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Kathmandu-based team with NZST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h 15m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:45 AM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need NZST 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 NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).

Best time to call between Kathmandu and NZST

Both Kathmandu and NZST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:45 AM NPT, which is 3:15 PM–5:00 PM NZST. That gives roughly 1 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and NZST overlap for only 105 minutes (9:00 AM–10:45 AM NPT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Kathmandu is 6 hours 15 minutes ahead of NZST (NPT UTC+05:45 → NZST UTC+12:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:45 AM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Kathmandu

Does not observe DST

NZST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00

Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and NZST?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 6 hours 15 minutes ahead of NZST (NZST, UTC+12:00). The gap is currently +6h 15m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to NZST time?

Add +6h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 3:15 PM in NZST.

What time is it in NZST right now?

NZST uses NZST at UTC+12:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h 15m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call NZST from Kathmandu?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM NPT — that maps to 3:15 PM–5:00 PM NZST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Kathmandu or NZST?

Kathmandu is 6 hours 15 minutes ahead of NZST. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 6:15 PM in NZST.

Do Kathmandu and NZST use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while NZST uses NZST at UTC+12:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Pacific/Auckland.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–NZST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h 15m offset between Kathmandu and NZST 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 NZST?

Not normally. The +6h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and NZST?

NZST is +6h 15m 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.