Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

São Paulo to Kathmandu

+8h 45m

São Paulo

BRTSOURCE

Brazil · UTC-03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kathmandu

NPT

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH08

MM45

20:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

São Paulo

Kathmandu

12:00 AM

8:45 AM

2:00 AM

10:45 AM

4:00 AM

12:45 PM

6:00 AM

2:45 PM

8:00 AM

4:45 PM

10:00 AM

6:45 PM

12:00 PM

8:45 PM

2:00 PM

10:45 PM

4:00 PM

12:45 AM+1

6:00 PM

2:45 AM+1

8:00 PM

4:45 AM+1

10:00 PM

6:45 AM+1

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

BRT and NPT on the World Map

The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BRT Zone

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NPT Zone

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BRT – Brasilia Time

UTC-03:00

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.

Countries in BRT

Brazil (eastern)

Major Cities in BRT

São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasíliaBelo HorizonteSalvadorFortalezaRecifeCuritiba

Key Facts about BRT

•Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
•São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
•BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST.
•Brazil spans four different time zones.
•The B3 stock exchange in São Paulo operates on BRT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-03:00 year-round

Learn more about BRT 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

About São Paulo

Wikipedia

São Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.

Population:12.4 million

Metro:22.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT

Currency:BRL (R$)

Stock Exchange:B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão)

Key Landmarks

Paulista AvenueIbirapuera ParkSão Paulo CathedralMASPPinacoteca

Did You Know?

The city has more helicopters than any other city in the world due to traffic congestion.

Learn more about BRT timezone →

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 →

São Paulo vs Kathmandu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts São Paulo 8 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +8h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo it is 5:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in São Paulo is 8:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

São Paulo to Kathmandu time conversion table

São Paulo (BRT)	Kathmandu (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	8:45 AM	same day
6:00 AM	2:45 PM	same day
7:00 AM	3:45 PM	same day
8:00 AM	4:45 PM	same day
9:00 AM	5:45 PM	same day
12:00 PM	8:45 PM	same day
3:00 PM	11:45 PM	same day
5:00 PM	1:45 AM	next day
6:00 PM	2:45 AM	next day
9:00 PM	5:45 AM	next day

Why people convert São Paulo to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from São Paulo to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in São Paulo lands at 6:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +8h 45m gap: São Paulo and Kathmandu have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 5:45 PM in São Paulo.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in São Paulo is 4:45 AM in Kathmandu makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h 45m gap is not.
With a +8h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week São Paulo takes the early slot, the next week Kathmandu does.

About BRT (Brasilia Time)

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time in the most populous regions of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the capital Brasília. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019, so BRT is now observed year-round in these regions. Brazil spans four time zones in total.

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 São Paulo and Kathmandu

With a +8h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Kathmandu opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 5:45 PM in São Paulo, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

São Paulo and Kathmandu have no shared working hours because of the +8h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

São Paulo is 8 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (BRT UTC-03:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. 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:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

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 São Paulo and Kathmandu?

São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 8 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +8h 45m.

How do I convert São Paulo time to Kathmandu time?

Add +8h 45m to São Paulo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 5:45 PM 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 +8h 45m offset from São Paulo.

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from São Paulo?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in São Paulo, which is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu.

Which is ahead, São Paulo or Kathmandu?

São Paulo is 8 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in São Paulo it is 8:45 PM in Kathmandu.

Do São Paulo and Kathmandu use different time zones?

São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Sao_Paulo and Asia/Kathmandu.

Does daylight saving time affect the São Paulo–Kathmandu difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h 45m offset between São Paulo and Kathmandu is fixed all year.

Which other cities share São Paulo's time zone?

BRT also covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.

Which countries use BRT, São Paulo's zone?

BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).

Is there a day difference between São Paulo and Kathmandu?

Not normally. The +8h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is +8h 45m from São Paulo.

What timezone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.

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 São Paulo?

Standard business hours in São Paulo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT.

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 São Paulo and Kathmandu?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. São Paulo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (+8h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in São Paulo and Kathmandu?

São Paulo uses BRL (R$) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do São Paulo and Kathmandu compare in size?

São Paulo has a population of approximately 12.4 million (metro: 22.4 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).

What are the major landmarks in São Paulo and Kathmandu?

São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Cathedral. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.

Do São Paulo and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?

Yes. São Paulo has the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The +8h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.