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).

Kathmandu to KST

+3h 15m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

KST

UTC+09:00

HH03

MM15

15:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

KST

12:00 AM

3:15 AM

2:00 AM

5:15 AM

4:00 AM

7:15 AM

6:00 AM

9:15 AM

8:00 AM

11:15 AM

10:00 AM

1:15 PM

12:00 PM

3:15 PM

2:00 PM

5:15 PM

4:00 PM

7:15 PM

6:00 PM

9:15 PM

8:00 PM

11:15 PM

10:00 PM

1:15 AM+1

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

NPT and KST on the World Map

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

NPT Zone

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KST 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

KST – Korea Standard Time

UTC+09:00

Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in KST

South KoreaNorth Korea

Major Cities in KST

SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeonPyongyang

Key Facts about KST

•South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
•Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
•KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+09:00 year-round

Learn more about KST 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 to KST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. KST runs on Korea Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Kathmandu 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of KST — a difference of +3h 15m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 12:15 PM in KST. Midnight in Kathmandu is 3:15 AM in KST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Kathmandu to KST time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	KST (KST)	Day
12:00 AM	3:15 AM	same day
6:00 AM	9:15 AM	same day
7:00 AM	10:15 AM	same day
8:00 AM	11:15 AM	same day
9:00 AM	12:15 PM	same day
12:00 PM	3:15 PM	same day
3:00 PM	6:15 PM	same day
5:00 PM	8:15 PM	same day
6:00 PM	9:15 PM	same day
9:00 PM	12:15 AM	next day

Why people convert Kathmandu to KST time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to KST: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 1:15 PM in KST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and KST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:45 PM NPT time (12:15 PM–5:00 PM KST). That is roughly 4 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 11:15 PM in KST 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 +3h 15m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–1:45 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need KST 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 KST (Korea Standard Time)

Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.

Best time to call between Kathmandu and KST

Both Kathmandu and KST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:45 PM NPT, which is 12:15 PM–5:00 PM KST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and KST overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Kathmandu is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of KST (NPT UTC+05:45 → KST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:45 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 KST?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of KST (KST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +3h 15m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to KST time?

Add +3h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 12:15 PM in KST.

What time is it in KST right now?

KST uses KST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h 15m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call KST from Kathmandu?

Call between 9:00 AM and 1:45 PM NPT — that maps to 12:15 PM–5:00 PM KST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Kathmandu or KST?

Kathmandu is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of KST. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 3:15 PM in KST.

Do Kathmandu and KST use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while KST uses KST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Seoul.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–KST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h 15m offset between Kathmandu and KST 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 KST?

Not normally. The +3h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and KST?

KST is +3h 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.