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).

Singapore to Kathmandu

-2h 15m

Singapore

SGTSOURCE

Singapore · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kathmandu

NPT

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH09

MM45

09:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Singapore

Kathmandu

12:00 AM

9:45 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:45 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:45 AM

6:00 AM

3:45 AM

8:00 AM

5:45 AM

10:00 AM

7:45 AM

12:00 PM

9:45 AM

2:00 PM

11:45 AM

4:00 PM

1:45 PM

6:00 PM

3:45 PM

8:00 PM

5:45 PM

10:00 PM

7:45 PM

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

SGT and NPT on the World Map

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

SGT Zone

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NPT Zone

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SGT – Singapore Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SGT

Singapore

Major Cities in SGT

Singapore

Key Facts about SGT

•Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
•Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
•The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about SGT 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 Singapore

Wikipedia

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.

Population:5.5 million

Metro:5.9 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT

Currency:SGD (S$)

Stock Exchange:SGX (Singapore Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Marina Bay SandsGardens by the BayMerlionSentosa IslandOrchard Road

Did You Know?

The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.

Learn more about SGT timezone →

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 →

Singapore to Kathmandu Time Difference – Complete Guide

Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Singapore 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu — a difference of -2h 15m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 6:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Singapore is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Singapore to Kathmandu time conversion table

Singapore (SGT)	Kathmandu (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	9:45 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:45 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:45 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:45 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:45 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:45 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:45 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:45 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:45 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:45 PM	same day

Why people convert Singapore to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from Singapore to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 7:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Singapore viewers need 6:45 AM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:15 AM if the event is anchored to Singapore.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 15m gap is not.
Block 11:15 AM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Kathmandu colleagues present.

About SGT (Singapore Standard Time)

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.

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 Singapore and Kathmandu

Both Singapore and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:15 AM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT. That gives roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Singapore and Kathmandu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:15 AM–5:00 PM SGT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Singapore is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (SGT UTC+08:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 11:15 AM–5:00 PM SGT. 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:

⏳

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 Singapore and Kathmandu?

Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently -2h 15m.

How do I convert Singapore time to Kathmandu time?

Add -2h 15m to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 6:45 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 -2h 15m offset from Singapore.

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Singapore?

Call between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Singapore or Kathmandu?

Singapore is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu.

Do Singapore and Kathmandu use different time zones?

Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Asia/Kathmandu.

Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Kathmandu difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 15m offset between Singapore and Kathmandu is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Singapore's time zone?

SGT also covers Singapore.

Which countries use SGT, Singapore's zone?

SGT is used in Singapore.

Is there a day difference between Singapore and Kathmandu?

Not normally. The -2h 15m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Singapore and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is -2h 15m from Singapore.

What timezone is Singapore in?

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.

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 are the business hours in Singapore?

Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.

What are the business hours in Kathmandu?

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

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

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (-2h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Singapore and Kathmandu?

Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Singapore and Kathmandu compare in size?

Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).

What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Kathmandu?

Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.

Do Singapore and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?

Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The -2h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.