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Hong Kong to Kathmandu

-2h 15m

Hong Kong

HKTSOURCE

Hong Kong · 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

Hong Kong

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.

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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 Hong Kong

Wikipedia

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

Population:7.5 million

Metro:7.5 million

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

Currency:HKD (HK$)

Stock Exchange:HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Victoria PeakTian Tan BuddhaVictoria HarbourStar FerryHong Kong Disneyland

Did You Know?

The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.

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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 →

Hong Kong to Kathmandu Time Difference – Complete Guide

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

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

Hong Kong to Kathmandu time conversion table

Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from Hong Kong to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Hong Kong lands at 7:45 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Hong Kong 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.
Coordinating a Hong Kong-based team with Kathmandu 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 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Kathmandu

Both Hong Kong 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

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

Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong time to Kathmandu time?

Add -2h 15m to Hong Kong local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Hong Kong?

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, Hong Kong or Kathmandu?

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

Do Hong Kong and Kathmandu use different time zones?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong) 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 Hong Kong–Kathmandu difference?

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

Which other cities share Hong Kong's time zone?

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

Which countries use HKT, Hong Kong's zone?

HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.

Is there a day difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

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

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is -2h 15m from Hong Kong.

What timezone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.

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 Hong Kong?

Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.

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 Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (-2h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Hong Kong and Kathmandu compare in size?

Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).

What are the major landmarks in Hong Kong and Kathmandu?

Hong Kong is known for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.

Do Hong Kong and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?

Yes. Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The -2h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

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.