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Time Difference: Kathmandu to London

🇳🇵KathmanduUTC+5:45
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇳🇵
Kathmandu, Nepal
Thu, Jun 4
🇬🇧
London, UK
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
4 hours 45 minutes
London is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu
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Kathmandu vs London timezone guide

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses the Asia/Kathmandu timezone at UTC+5:45, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 5 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Kathmandu and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3.3 hours per day. The shared window is 1:45pm–5pm in Kathmandu, which is 9am–12:15pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

KathmanduLondonStatus
6am1:15amKathmandu early, London asleep
7am2:15amKathmandu early, London asleep
8am3:15amKathmandu early, London asleep
9am4:15amKathmandu working hours, London asleep
10am5:15amKathmandu working hours, London asleep
11am6:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9:15amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10:15amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11:15amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12:15pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1:15pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2:15pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3:15pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4:15pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5:15pmKathmandu late evening, London 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 Kathmandu and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Kathmandu does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Kathmandu is 5h 45m ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Kathmandu is 4h 45m ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Kathmandu is 5h 45m ahead London

Distance between Kathmandu and London

Great-circle distance
7,332 km
Direct flight time
~9h 38m

Kathmandu and London are 7,332 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and London?
The current time difference is 4 hours 45 minutes. Kathmandu is currently 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of London.
Is Kathmandu ahead of London?
Yes. Kathmandu is currently 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Kathmandu?
When it's 9 AM in Kathmandu, it's 4:15am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kathmandu and London?
The best window is 1:45pm–5pm in Kathmandu, which is 9am–12:15pm in London. That's 3.3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Kathmandu and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Kathmandu does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Kathmandu and London?
Kathmandu and London are 7,332 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 38 minutes.