Kuala Lumpur to Nepal
-2h 15mKuala Lumpur
MYTSOURCENepal
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MYT – Malaysia Time
UTC+08:00Malaysia Time (MYT) is the standard time for Malaysia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
- •Kuala Lumpur is a major financial hub in Southeast Asia.
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.
About Kuala Lumpur
WikipediaKuala Lumpur operates on Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC+8. As Malaysia's financial capital, KL shares business hours with Singapore and Hong Kong.
The Petronas Twin Towers were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004.
Understanding the -2h 15m Gap: Kuala Lumpur vs Nepal
Kuala Lumpur runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Kuala Lumpur 2 hours 15 minutes behind Nepal — a difference of -2h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur it is 6:45 AM in Nepal. Midnight in Kuala Lumpur is 9:45 PM in Nepal. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kuala Lumpur to Nepal time conversion table
| Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | Nepal (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 Kuala Lumpur to Nepal time
- Scheduling a call from Kuala Lumpur to Nepal: a 10:00 AM start in Kuala Lumpur lands at 7:45 AM in Nepal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kuala Lumpur and Nepal are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM MYT time (9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Nepal local time against Kuala Lumpur keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h 15m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 15m gap is not.
- Block 11:15 AM–5:00 PM MYT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kuala Lumpur and need Nepal colleagues present.
About MYT (Malaysia Time)
Malaysia Time (MYT) is used throughout Malaysia, including Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo). MYT does not observe daylight saving time. Malaysia shares the same offset as China, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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 Kuala Lumpur and Nepal
Both Kuala Lumpur and Nepal sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:15 AM–5:00 PM MYT, 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
Kuala Lumpur and Nepal share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:15 AM–5:00 PM MYT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Nepal (MYT UTC+08:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 11:15 AM–5:00 PM MYT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Nepal?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently -2h 15m.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur time to Nepal time?
Add -2h 15m to Kuala Lumpur local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 6:45 AM in Nepal.
What time is it in Nepal right now?
Nepal 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 Kuala Lumpur.
What is the best time to call Nepal from Kuala Lumpur?
Call between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM MYT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kuala Lumpur or Nepal?
Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Nepal. When it is 12:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur it is 9:45 AM in Nepal.
Do Kuala Lumpur and Nepal use different time zones?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kuala Lumpur–Nepal difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 15m offset between Kuala Lumpur and Nepal is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Kuala Lumpur's time zone?
MYT also covers Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching.
Which countries use MYT, Kuala Lumpur's zone?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Is there a day difference between Kuala Lumpur and Nepal?
Not normally. The -2h 15m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Nepal?
Nepal is -2h 15m from Kuala Lumpur.
What timezone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur operates on Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC+8. As Malaysia's financial capital, KL shares business hours with Singapore and Hong Kong.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Kuala Lumpur?
Standard business hours in Kuala Lumpur are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MYT.
Which countries use MYT (Malaysia Time)?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Does MYT observe daylight saving time?
No, MYT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about MYT?
Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time. MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Kuala Lumpur, what time is it in Nepal?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kuala Lumpur (MYT), it is -2h 15m later in Nepal (NPT).
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