Dhaka to Kathmandu
-0h 15mDhaka
BDSTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
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 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.
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).
Time Conversion Guide: Dhaka to Kathmandu
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Dhaka 15 minutes behind Kathmandu — a difference of -0h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 8:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Dhaka is 11:45 PM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:45 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:45 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:45 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:45 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:45 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:45 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:45 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 9:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM BDST time (9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT). That is roughly 7 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Dhaka-based team with Kathmandu contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -0h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
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.
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 Dhaka and Kathmandu
Both Dhaka and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST, which is 9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT. That gives roughly 7 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Kathmandu share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (BDST UTC+06:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:15 AM–5:00 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Kathmandu?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently -0h 15m.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Kathmandu time?
Add -0h 15m to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 8:45 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 -0h 15m offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Dhaka?
Call between 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM BDST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:45 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Dhaka or Kathmandu?
Dhaka is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 11:45 AM in Kathmandu.
Do Dhaka and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -0h 15m offset between Dhaka and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Dhaka's time zone?
BDST also covers Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
Which countries use BDST, Dhaka's zone?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Is there a day difference between Dhaka and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The -0h 15m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is -0h 15m from Dhaka.
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 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 Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
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 Dhaka and Kathmandu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (-0h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Kathmandu?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Kathmandu compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Kathmandu?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.
Do Dhaka and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The -0h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Does BDST observe daylight saving time?
No, BDST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+06:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about BDST?
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.
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 Dhaka, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is -0h 15m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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