Kathmandu to Auckland
+7h 15mKathmandu
NPTSOURCEAuckland
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NPT – Nepal Time
UTC+05:45Nepal 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.
- •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.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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).
About Kathmandu
WikipediaKathmandu 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.
Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).
About Auckland
WikipediaAuckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
Auckland is the first major city to see the sunrise each day (along with cities further east).
Time Conversion Guide: Kathmandu to Auckland
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kathmandu 7 hours 15 minutes ahead of Auckland — a difference of +7h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 4:15 PM in Auckland. Midnight in Kathmandu is 7:15 AM in Auckland.Auckland observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Kathmandu to Auckland time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Auckland (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:15 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:15 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:15 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:15 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:15 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:15 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:15 AM | next day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Auckland time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Auckland: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 5:15 PM in Auckland, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Auckland are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM NPT time (4:15 PM–5:00 PM NZDT). That is roughly 0 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 3:15 AM in Auckland 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 +7h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–9:45 AM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Auckland colleagues present.
- Auckland: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 Auckland
Both Kathmandu and Auckland sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–9:45 AM NPT, which is 4:15 PM–5:00 PM NZDT. That gives roughly 0 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Auckland overlap for only 45 minutes (9:00 AM–9:45 AM NPT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Kathmandu is 7 hours 15 minutes ahead of Auckland (NPT UTC+05:45 → NZDT UTC+13:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–9:45 AM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
Auckland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Auckland?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 7 hours 15 minutes ahead of Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +7h 15m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Auckland time?
Add +7h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 4:15 PM in Auckland.
What time is it in Auckland right now?
Auckland uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h 15m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Auckland from Kathmandu?
Call between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM NPT — that maps to 4:15 PM–5:00 PM NZDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Kathmandu or Auckland?
Kathmandu is 7 hours 15 minutes ahead of Auckland. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 7:15 PM in Auckland.
Do Kathmandu and Auckland use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Auckland difference?
Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the +7h 15m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Auckland?
Not normally. The +7h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Auckland?
Auckland is +7h 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.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
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 Auckland?
Standard business hours in Auckland are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Auckland?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Auckland works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST (+7h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Auckland?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Auckland uses NZD (NZ$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Auckland compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Auckland has approximately 1.7 million (metro: 1.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Auckland?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Auckland is famous for Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Do Kathmandu and Auckland have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Auckland has the NZX (New Zealand Exchange). The +7h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use NPT (Nepal Time)?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Does NPT observe daylight saving time?
No, NPT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:45 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Auckland?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is +7h 15m later in Auckland (NZST).
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