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Nepal to GMT

-5h 45m

Nepal

NPTSOURCE

UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

GMT

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH06

MM15

06:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Nepal

GMT

12:00 AM

7:15 PM-1

2:00 AM

9:15 PM-1

4:00 AM

11:15 PM-1

6:00 AM

1:15 AM

8:00 AM

3:15 AM

10:00 AM

5:15 AM

12:00 PM

7:15 AM

2:00 PM

9:15 AM

4:00 PM

11:15 AM

6:00 PM

1:15 PM

8:00 PM

3:15 PM

10:00 PM

5:15 PM

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

NPT and GMT on the World Map

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

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GMT 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

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

Time Conversion Guide: Nepal to GMT

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

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 3:15 AM in GMT. Midnight in Nepal is 6:15 PM in GMT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Nepal to GMT time conversion table

Nepal (NPT)	GMT (GMT)	Day
12:00 AM	6:15 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	12:15 AM	same day
7:00 AM	1:15 AM	same day
8:00 AM	2:15 AM	same day
9:00 AM	3:15 AM	same day
12:00 PM	6:15 AM	same day
3:00 PM	9:15 AM	same day
5:00 PM	11:15 AM	same day
6:00 PM	12:15 PM	same day
9:00 PM	3:15 PM	same day

Why people convert Nepal to GMT time

Scheduling a call from Nepal to GMT: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 4:15 AM in GMT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Nepal and GMT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–11:15 AM GMT). That is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Nepal-based team with GMT 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 NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h 45m gap is not.
Block 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Nepal and need GMT 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 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.

Best time to call between Nepal and GMT

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

Business hours overlap

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

Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes behind GMT (NPT UTC+05:45 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Nepal

Does not observe DST

GMT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Nepal and GMT?

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

How do I convert Nepal time to GMT time?

Add -5h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 3:15 AM in GMT.

What time is it in GMT right now?

GMT uses GMT at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h 45m offset from Nepal.

What is the best time to call GMT from Nepal?

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

Which is behind, Nepal or GMT?

Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes behind GMT. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 6:15 AM in GMT.

Do Nepal and GMT use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–GMT difference?

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

Which other cities share Nepal's time zone?

NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.

Which countries use NPT, Nepal's zone?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Is there a day difference between Nepal and GMT?

Not normally. The -5h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Nepal and GMT?

GMT is -5h 45m from Nepal.

What timezone is Nepal in?

Nepal operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is GMT in?

GMT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use NPT (Nepal Time)?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Does NPT observe daylight saving time?

No, NPT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:45 year-round.

What are some interesting 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.

Which cities are in the GMT timezone?

Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.

What is the UTC offset for GMT?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.

What should I know about the GMT timezone?

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.