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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Kathmandu

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇳🇵KathmanduUTC+5:45
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Mon, Jun 22
🇳🇵
Kathmandu, Nepal
Mon, Jun 22

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Time Difference
2 hours 15 minutes
Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Kathmandu timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses Asia/Kathmandu at UTC+5:45. This means Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Kathmandu

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5.8 hours per day. The shared window is 11:15am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–2:45pm in Kathmandu. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongKathmanduStatus
6am3:45amHong Kong early, Kathmandu asleep
7am4:45amHong Kong early, Kathmandu asleep
8am5:45amHong Kong early, Kathmandu asleep
9am6:45amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7:45amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8:45amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9:45amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm10:45amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm11:45amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm12:45pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm1:45pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm2:45pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm3:45pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm4:45pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm5:45pmHong Kong evening, Kathmandu evening
9pm6:45pmHong Kong evening, Kathmandu evening
10pm7:45pmHong Kong late evening, Kathmandu evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Hong Kong and Kathmandu

Neither Hong Kong nor Kathmandu observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 2h 15m ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Kathmandu

Great-circle distance
2,961 km
Direct flight time
~4h 29m

Hong Kong and Kathmandu are 2,961 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?
The current time difference is 2 hours 15 minutes. Hong Kong is currently 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Kathmandu?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
What time is it in Kathmandu when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 6:45am in Kathmandu.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?
The best window is 11:15am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–2:45pm in Kathmandu. That's 5.8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Kathmandu observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Kathmandu?
Hong Kong and Kathmandu are 2,961 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 29 minutes.