Kathmandu to Hong Kong
+2h 15mKathmandu
NPTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and HKT (Hong Kong 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.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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.
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 Hong Kong
WikipediaHong 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.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
Kathmandu to Hong Kong Time Difference – Complete Guide
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Kathmandu 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +2h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 11:15 AM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Kathmandu is 2:15 AM in Hong Kong. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:15 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 12:15 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:45 PM NPT time (11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 5 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 10:15 PM in Hong Kong makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Hong Kong 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 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.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Hong Kong
Both Kathmandu and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT, which is 11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Hong Kong share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:45 PM NPT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Hong Kong (NPT UTC+05:45 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:45 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 Hong Kong?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h 15m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Hong Kong time?
Add +2h 15m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 11:15 AM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h 15m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Kathmandu?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:45 PM NPT — that maps to 11:15 AM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Kathmandu or Hong Kong?
Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 2:15 PM in Hong Kong.
Do Kathmandu and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Hong Kong difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 15m offset between Kathmandu and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Not normally. The +2h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +2h 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 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 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 Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Hong Kong?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT (+2h 15m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Hong Kong?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Hong Kong compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Hong Kong has approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Hong Kong?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour.
Do Kathmandu and Hong Kong have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange). The +2h 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 HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is +2h 15m later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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