Sri Lanka to Kathmandu
+0h 15mSri Lanka
ISTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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.
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).
Comparing Time Zones: Sri Lanka and Kathmandu
Sri Lanka runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Sri Lanka 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +0h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka it is 9:15 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Sri Lanka is 12:15 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sri Lanka to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Sri Lanka (IST) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sri Lanka to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Sri Lanka to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Sri Lanka lands at 10:15 AM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sri Lanka and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM IST time (9:15 AM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 7 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Sri Lanka viewers need 9:15 AM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:45 PM if the event is anchored to Sri Lanka.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:45 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sri Lanka and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
About IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
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 Sri Lanka and Kathmandu
Both Sri Lanka and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:45 PM IST, which is 9:15 AM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 7 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sri Lanka and Kathmandu share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:45 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Sri Lanka is 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (IST UTC+05:30 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:45 PM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Kathmandu?
Sri Lanka (IST, UTC+05:30) is 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +0h 15m.
How do I convert Sri Lanka time to Kathmandu time?
Add +0h 15m to Sri Lanka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka is 9:15 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 +0h 15m offset from Sri Lanka.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Sri Lanka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM IST — that maps to 9:15 AM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Sri Lanka or Kathmandu?
Sri Lanka is 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Sri Lanka it is 12:15 PM in Kathmandu.
Do Sri Lanka and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Colombo and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sri Lanka–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h 15m offset between Sri Lanka and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sri Lanka's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, Sri Lanka's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between Sri Lanka and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +0h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +0h 15m from Sri Lanka.
What timezone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka 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 IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Sri Lanka, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sri Lanka (IST), it is +0h 15m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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