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Kathmandu to Jakarta

+1h 15m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Jakarta

WIB

Indonesia · UTC+07:00

HH01

MM15

13:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

Jakarta

12:00 AM

1:15 AM

2:00 AM

3:15 AM

4:00 AM

5:15 AM

6:00 AM

7:15 AM

8:00 AM

9:15 AM

10:00 AM

11:15 AM

12:00 PM

1:15 PM

2:00 PM

3:15 PM

4:00 PM

5:15 PM

6:00 PM

7:15 PM

8:00 PM

9:15 PM

10:00 PM

11:15 PM

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

NPT and WIB on the World Map

The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and WIB (Western Indonesia Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NPT Zone

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WIB Zone

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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

WIB – Western Indonesia Time

UTC+07:00

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.

Countries in WIB

Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan)

Major Cities in WIB

JakartaSurabayaBandungMedanPalembang

Key Facts about WIB

•Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
•Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
•Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
•WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about WIB on Wikipedia

About Kathmandu

Wikipedia

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.

Population:1.4 million

Metro:3.0 million

Business Hours:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT

Currency:NPR (रू)

Stock Exchange:NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Boudhanath StupaSwayambhunathDurbar SquarePashupatinath TempleGarden of Dreams

Did You Know?

Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).

Learn more about NPT timezone →

About Jakarta

Wikipedia

Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.

Population:10.5 million

Metro:34.5 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB

Currency:IDR (Rp)

Stock Exchange:IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

MonasIstiqlal MosqueOld Town (Kota Tua)Taman MiniAncol Dreamland

Did You Know?

Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

Learn more about WIB timezone →

Kathmandu to Jakarta Time Difference – Complete Guide

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. That puts Kathmandu 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Jakarta — a difference of +1h 15m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 10:15 AM in Jakarta. Midnight in Kathmandu is 1:15 AM in Jakarta. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Kathmandu to Jakarta time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	Jakarta (WIB)	Day
12:00 AM	1:15 AM	same day
6:00 AM	7:15 AM	same day
7:00 AM	8:15 AM	same day
8:00 AM	9:15 AM	same day
9:00 AM	10:15 AM	same day
12:00 PM	1:15 PM	same day
3:00 PM	4:15 PM	same day
5:00 PM	6:15 PM	same day
6:00 PM	7:15 PM	same day
9:00 PM	10:15 PM	same day

Why people convert Kathmandu to Jakarta time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Jakarta: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 11:15 AM in Jakarta, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Jakarta are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM NPT time (10:15 AM–5:00 PM WIB). That is roughly 6 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Kathmandu viewers need 10:15 AM in Jakarta to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:45 PM if the event is anchored to Kathmandu.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h 15m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–3:45 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Jakarta 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 WIB (Western Indonesia Time)

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.

Best time to call between Kathmandu and Jakarta

Both Kathmandu and Jakarta sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:45 PM NPT, which is 10:15 AM–5:00 PM WIB. That gives roughly 6 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and Jakarta share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:45 PM NPT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Kathmandu is 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Jakarta (NPT UTC+05:45 → WIB UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:45 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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

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History of Timekeeping

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Jakarta?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +1h 15m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Jakarta time?

Add +1h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 10:15 AM in Jakarta.

What time is it in Jakarta right now?

Jakarta uses WIB at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h 15m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call Jakarta from Kathmandu?

Call between 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM NPT — that maps to 10:15 AM–5:00 PM WIB and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Kathmandu or Jakarta?

Kathmandu is 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Jakarta. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 1:15 PM in Jakarta.

Do Kathmandu and Jakarta use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Jakarta.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Jakarta difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h 15m offset between Kathmandu and Jakarta 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 Jakarta?

Not normally. The +1h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Jakarta?

Jakarta is +1h 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 Jakarta in?

Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.

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 Jakarta?

Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Jakarta?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB (+1h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Jakarta?

Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Jakarta uses IDR (Rp). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Kathmandu and Jakarta compare in size?

Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Jakarta has approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million).

What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Jakarta?

Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Jakarta is famous for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua).

Do Kathmandu and Jakarta have stock exchanges?

Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange). The +1h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.