Shanghai to Kathmandu
-2h 15mShanghai
CSTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
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 Shanghai
WikipediaShanghai operates on China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As China's economic powerhouse and home to the SSE, Shanghai time is essential for global investors.
The Maglev train from Shanghai airport reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world.
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).
Shanghai vs Kathmandu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Shanghai runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Shanghai 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu — a difference of -2h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai it is 6:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Shanghai is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Shanghai to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Shanghai (CST) | 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 Shanghai to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Shanghai to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Shanghai lands at 7:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Shanghai and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM CST time (9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Kathmandu local time against Shanghai keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h 15m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 15m gap is not.
- Block 11:15 AM–5:00 PM CST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Shanghai and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
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 Shanghai and Kathmandu
Both Shanghai and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:15 AM–5:00 PM CST, 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
Shanghai and Kathmandu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:15 AM–5:00 PM CST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Shanghai is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (CST UTC+08:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 11:15 AM–5:00 PM CST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Shanghai (CST, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently -2h 15m.
How do I convert Shanghai time to Kathmandu time?
Add -2h 15m to Shanghai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Shanghai 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 Shanghai.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Shanghai?
Call between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM CST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Shanghai or Kathmandu?
Shanghai is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Shanghai it is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu.
Do Shanghai and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Shanghai (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Shanghai–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 15m offset between Shanghai and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Shanghai's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Shanghai's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The -2h 15m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is -2h 15m from Shanghai.
What timezone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai operates on China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As China's economic powerhouse and home to the SSE, Shanghai time is essential for global investors.
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 Shanghai?
Standard business hours in Shanghai are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
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 Shanghai and Kathmandu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Shanghai works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST 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 Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Shanghai uses CNY (¥) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Shanghai and Kathmandu compare in size?
Shanghai has a population of approximately 24.9 million (metro: 28.5 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).
What are the major landmarks in Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Shanghai is known for The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.
Do Shanghai and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Shanghai has the SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The -2h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
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 Shanghai, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Shanghai (CST), it is -2h 15m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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