Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

HKT to Kathmandu

-2h 15m

HKT

HKTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kathmandu

NPT

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH09

MM45

09:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

HKT

Kathmandu

12:00 AM

9:45 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:45 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:45 AM

6:00 AM

3:45 AM

8:00 AM

5:45 AM

10:00 AM

7:45 AM

12:00 PM

9:45 AM

2:00 PM

11:45 AM

4:00 PM

1:45 PM

6:00 PM

3:45 PM

8:00 PM

5:45 PM

10:00 PM

7:45 PM

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

HKT and NPT on the World Map

The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.

HKT Zone

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NPT Zone

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HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
•HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
•The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
•Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about HKT 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 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 →

HKT vs Kathmandu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts HKT 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu — a difference of -2h 15m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in HKT it is 6:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in HKT is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

HKT to Kathmandu time conversion table

HKT (HKT)	Kathmandu (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	9:45 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:45 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:45 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:45 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:45 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:45 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:45 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:45 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:45 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:45 PM	same day

Why people convert HKT to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from HKT to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in HKT lands at 7:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both HKT and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:15 AM and 5:00 PM HKT time (9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Kathmandu local time against HKT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h 15m offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 15m gap is not.
Block 11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from HKT and need Kathmandu colleagues present.

About HKT (Hong Kong Time)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.

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 HKT and Kathmandu

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

Business hours overlap

HKT and Kathmandu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

HKT is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (HKT UTC+08:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT. 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

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 HKT and Kathmandu?

HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently -2h 15m.

How do I convert HKT time to Kathmandu time?

Add -2h 15m to HKT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in HKT is 6:45 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 -2h 15m offset from HKT.

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from HKT?

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

Which is behind, HKT or Kathmandu?

HKT is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in HKT it is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu.

Do HKT and Kathmandu use different time zones?

HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and Asia/Kathmandu.

Does daylight saving time affect the HKT–Kathmandu difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 15m offset between HKT and Kathmandu is fixed all year.

Which other cities share HKT's time zone?

HKT also covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

Which countries use HKT, HKT's zone?

HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.

Is there a day difference between HKT and Kathmandu?

Not normally. The -2h 15m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between HKT and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is -2h 15m from HKT.

What timezone is HKT in?

HKT operates on its local timezone.

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 Kathmandu?

Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.

Which countries use HKT (Hong Kong Time)?

HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.

Does HKT observe daylight saving time?

No, HKT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about HKT?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.