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Time Difference: Kathmandu to New York

🇳🇵KathmanduUTC+5:45
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🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
9 hours 45 minutes
New York is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu
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Kathmandu vs New York timezone guide

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses the Asia/Kathmandu timezone at UTC+5:45, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 10 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Kathmandu and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kathmandu and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

KathmanduNew YorkStatus
6am8:15pmKathmandu early, New York evening
7am9:15pmKathmandu early, New York evening
8am10:15pmKathmandu early, New York late evening
9am11:15pmKathmandu working hours, New York late evening
10am12:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
11am1:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
12pm2:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
1pm3:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
2pm4:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
3pm5:15amKathmandu working hours, New York asleep
4pm6:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7:15amKathmandu evening, New York early
6pm8:15amKathmandu evening, New York early
7pm9:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11:15amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12:15pmKathmandu late evening, New York working hours

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 New York

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Kathmandu is 10h 45m ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Kathmandu is 9h 45m ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Kathmandu is 10h 45m ahead New York

Distance between Kathmandu and New York

Great-circle distance
12,113 km
Direct flight time
~15h 15m

Kathmandu and New York are 12,113 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and New York?
The current time difference is 9 hours 45 minutes. Kathmandu is currently 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York.
Is Kathmandu ahead of New York?
Yes. Kathmandu is currently 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Kathmandu?
When it's 9 AM in Kathmandu, it's 11:15pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kathmandu and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kathmandu and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Kathmandu and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York?
Kathmandu and New York are 12,113 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 15 minutes.