Kathmandu to Bangkok
+1h 15mKathmandu
NPTSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NPT – Nepal Time
UTC+05:45Nepal 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.
- •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.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
About Kathmandu
WikipediaKathmandu 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.
Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Time Conversion Guide: Kathmandu to Bangkok
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Kathmandu 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Bangkok — 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 Bangkok. Midnight in Kathmandu is 1:15 AM in Bangkok. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to Bangkok time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Bangkok (ICT) | 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 Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 11:15 AM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Bangkok are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM NPT time (10:15 AM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 6 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Bangkok local time against Kathmandu keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +1h 15m offset.
- 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 Bangkok 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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Bangkok
Both Kathmandu and Bangkok 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 ICT. 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok (NPT UTC+05:45 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:45 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Bangkok?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +1h 15m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Bangkok time?
Add +1h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 10:15 AM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT 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 Bangkok from Kathmandu?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM NPT — that maps to 10:15 AM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Kathmandu or Bangkok?
Kathmandu is 1 hour 15 minutes ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 1:15 PM in Bangkok.
Do Kathmandu and Bangkok use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Bangkok difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h 15m offset between Kathmandu and Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
Not normally. The +1h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Bangkok?
Bangkok 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 Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
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 Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Bangkok?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT (+1h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Bangkok?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Bangkok uses THB (฿). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Bangkok compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Bangkok has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Bangkok?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho.
Do Kathmandu and Bangkok have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). The +1h 15m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is +1h 15m later in Bangkok (ICT).
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