Kathmandu to Dhaka
+0h 15mKathmandu
NPTSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and BDST (Bangladesh 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.
BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time
UTC+06:00Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country.
- •Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
- •Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
- •BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).
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 Dhaka
WikipediaDhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.
Understanding the +0h 15m Gap: Kathmandu vs Dhaka
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Kathmandu 15 minutes ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +0h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 9:15 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in Kathmandu is 12:15 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to Dhaka time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 10:15 AM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM NPT time (9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 7 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against Kathmandu keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h 15m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Dhaka 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 BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)
Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is the single time zone used across Bangladesh, fixed at UTC+06:00 all year. Bangladesh has not observed daylight saving time since a short-lived experiment in 2009, so the gap between Bangladesh and every other zone is constant. Dhaka, the capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Because the country sits close to the middle of the UTC+06:00 band, solar noon is near 12:00 for most of the year. BDST is listed separately from British Summer Time, which shares the BST abbreviation but is UTC+01:00.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Dhaka
Both Kathmandu and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT, which is 9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 7 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Dhaka share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Dhaka (NPT UTC+05:45 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Dhaka?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 15 minutes ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +0h 15m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Dhaka time?
Add +0h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 9:15 AM in Dhaka.
What time is it in Dhaka right now?
Dhaka uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h 15m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Kathmandu?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM NPT — that maps to 9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Kathmandu or Dhaka?
Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 12:15 PM in Dhaka.
Do Kathmandu and Dhaka use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h 15m offset between Kathmandu and Dhaka 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 Dhaka?
Not normally. The +0h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +0h 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 Dhaka in?
Dhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.
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 Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Dhaka?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST (+0h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Dhaka?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Dhaka uses BDT (৳). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Dhaka compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Dhaka has approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Dhaka?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Dhaka is famous for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House.
Do Kathmandu and Dhaka have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange). The +0h 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 BDST timezone?
Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
What is the UTC offset for BDST?
Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.
What should I know about the BDST timezone?
Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is +0h 15m later in Dhaka (BDST).
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