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GMT to Nepal

+5h 45m

GMT

GMTSOURCE

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Nepal

NPT

UTC+05:45

HH05

MM45

17:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

GMT

Nepal

12:00 AM

4:45 AM

2:00 AM

6:45 AM

4:00 AM

8:45 AM

6:00 AM

10:45 AM

8:00 AM

12:45 PM

10:00 AM

2:45 PM

12:00 PM

4:45 PM

2:00 PM

6:45 PM

4:00 PM

8:45 PM

6:00 PM

10:45 PM

8:00 PM

12:45 AM+1

10:00 PM

2:45 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GMT and NPT on the World Map

The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GMT Zone

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NPT Zone

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GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT on Wikipedia

NPT – Nepal Time

UTC+05:45

Nepal 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.

Countries in NPT

Nepal

Major Cities in NPT

KathmanduPokharaLalitpurBharatpurBiratnagar

Key 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.
•Nepal does not observe daylight saving time.
•Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India, despite sharing a long open border.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:45 year-round

Learn more about NPT on Wikipedia

GMT vs Nepal: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

GMT runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts GMT 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal — a difference of +5h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GMT it is 2:45 PM in Nepal. Midnight in GMT is 5:45 AM in Nepal. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

GMT to Nepal time conversion table

GMT (GMT)	Nepal (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	5:45 AM	same day
6:00 AM	11:45 AM	same day
7:00 AM	12:45 PM	same day
8:00 AM	1:45 PM	same day
9:00 AM	2:45 PM	same day
12:00 PM	5:45 PM	same day
3:00 PM	8:45 PM	same day
5:00 PM	10:45 PM	same day
6:00 PM	11:45 PM	same day
9:00 PM	2:45 AM	next day

Why people convert GMT to Nepal time

Scheduling a call from GMT to Nepal: a 10:00 AM start in GMT lands at 3:45 PM in Nepal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both GMT and Nepal are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM GMT time (2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in GMT is 1:45 AM in Nepal makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h 45m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–11:15 AM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from GMT and need Nepal colleagues present.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

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 GMT and Nepal

Both GMT and Nepal sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:15 AM GMT, which is 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

GMT and Nepal overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

GMT is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (GMT UTC+00:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:15 AM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

GMT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Nepal

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GMT and Nepal?

GMT (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +5h 45m.

How do I convert GMT time to Nepal time?

Add +5h 45m to GMT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GMT is 2:45 PM 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 +5h 45m offset from GMT.

What is the best time to call Nepal from GMT?

Call between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM GMT — that maps to 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, GMT or Nepal?

GMT is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal. When it is 12:00 PM in GMT it is 5:45 PM in Nepal.

Do GMT and Nepal use different time zones?

GMT uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Kathmandu.

Does daylight saving time affect the GMT–Nepal difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h 45m offset between GMT and Nepal is fixed all year.

Which other cities share GMT's time zone?

GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.

Which countries use GMT, GMT's zone?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.

Is there a day difference between GMT and Nepal?

Not normally. The +5h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between GMT and Nepal?

Nepal is +5h 45m from GMT.

What timezone is GMT in?

GMT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Nepal in?

Nepal operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about GMT?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.