Kathmandu Time vs
Hong Kong Time

Current time comparison between Kathmandu and Hong Kong.

Time Difference: Nepal is behind of Hong Kong

By 2 hours and 15 minutes. (Standard Time)

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Time Overlap

Standard working hours (9 AM — 5 PM) overlap between both locations.

Work Hour Overlap (9 AM - 5 PM)

Kathmandu (NPT)
Hong Kong
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Kathmandu Time)

About Nepal

Nepal operates on Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45), the world’s only 45-minute time offset. It is based on the solar time of Mt. Gauri Shankar.

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a major business hub and uses Hong Kong Time (HKT).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there a 45-minute difference?

Nepal chose UTC+5:45 to be geographically accurate to its meridian (Mt. Gauri Shankar), making it distinct from the neighboring 30-minute offsets.

When does the time difference change?

It changes only when Hong Kong enters or exits Daylight Saving Time. Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 year-round.