Timezones in Nepal 
Nepal Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Nepal from anywhere in the world. Nepal follows a single official timezone: NPT (Nepal Time, UTC+5:45). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Nepal
Nepal Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
01:06:02 PM
Nepal Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Nepal, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kathmandu | NPT | Nepal Time | UTC+5:45 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Nepal
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu Bagmati Province, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 1,442,271 |
| 2 | Bharatpur Bagmati Province, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 369,377 |
| 3 | Pātan Bagmati Province, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 299,283 |
| 4 | Birgañj Madhesh, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 268,273 |
| 5 | Biratnagar Koshi, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 244,750 |
| 6 | Dhangaḍhi̇̄ Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 204,788 |
| 7 | Pokhara Province 4, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 200,000 |
| 8 | Hetauda Bagmati Province, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 195,951 |
| 9 | Dharān Koshi, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 173,096 |
| 10 | Nepalgunj Lumbini Province, Nepal | 01:06:02 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Kathmandu | 166,258 |