Current time in Nepal

05:15:18
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+5:45 8.75 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Kathmandu
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Time zone of Nepal

The time in Nepal (Kathmandu) follows the Asia/Kathmandu time zone, currently UTC+5:45. 8.75 hours ahead of Brasília.

Nepal
05:15:18
Brasília
20:30:18

How to call or schedule a meeting with Nepal

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 17:45 in Nepal; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 02:45 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 09:15 Brasília time.

Nepal: sunrise today at 06:12 · sunset at 17:21 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Kathmandu
Continent
Asia
Area
140,800 km² (54,363 sq mi)
Population
about 29 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Languages
Nepali, English
Calling code
+977
Internet domain
.np

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Nepal right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Nepal?

8.75 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Nepal changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Nepal in?

Nepal follows Asia/Kathmandu, currently UTC+5:45. The reference location is Kathmandu.

Does Nepal have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Nepal does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Nepal from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 09:15 Brasília time (17:45 to 18:00 in Nepal).

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. The country covers about 140,800 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Nepal use?

The currency is the Nepalese rupee (NPR). To call from abroad, dial +977 before the number. Websites use the .np domain.