Going to Nepal or calling someone in Kathmandu? Use the tool below to see the exact time in India and Nepal, convert any time, and plan calls.
India (IST) is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu right now.
Best time to call
Top row: India time. Bottom row: city time. Hover or tap a block to see the exact times.
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India to Nepal time difference at a glance
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India all year. India uses IST (UTC+5:30) and Nepal uses Nepal Time, or NPT (UTC+5:45).
| Place | Gap with India (all year) |
|---|---|
| Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and the rest of Nepal | 15 minutes ahead |
Neither country uses daylight saving time, so the 15 minute gap is the same in every month.
Best time to call Nepal from India
With only 15 minutes between the two countries, any normal daytime or evening hour in India works in Nepal too. The only thing to remember is that a call fixed for an exact time in Nepal starts 15 minutes earlier on the Indian clock.
- Nepal: Call any time between 8 AM and 9:15 PM India time (8:15 AM to 9:30 PM in Nepal).
Common mistakes with the India to Nepal time difference
- Assuming there is no difference. Nepal is not on IST. A 10 AM bus or flight in Nepal is 9:45 AM in India.
- Rounding to 30 minutes. The gap is exactly 15 minutes, not half an hour.
- Forgetting the change at the border. At land crossings like Sunauli or Raxaul, the clock moves forward 15 minutes as you enter Nepal.
How this tool works
The tool uses the time zone rules built into your web browser. These come from the public IANA time zone database, which most phones and computers use. Nothing you type in the tool is saved or sent to us. Last updated: 15 October 2026. If you see a wrong result, please tell us through the Contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between India and Nepal?
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India all year. When it is 12 noon in India, it is 12:15 PM in Nepal.
Why is Nepal 15 minutes ahead of India?
Nepal uses Nepal Time (NPT), which is UTC+5:45. India uses IST, which is UTC+5:30. The 15 minute difference comes from those two offsets.
What is 9 PM IST in Nepal?
It is 9:15 PM on the same day in Nepal.
Does Nepal have daylight saving time?
No. Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 all year, so the gap with India never changes.
Do Kathmandu and Pokhara have the same time?
Yes. All of Nepal uses one time zone, Nepal Time (UTC+5:45).
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30, all year round.
Do I need to change my watch when I cross the border into Nepal?
Yes, move it forward by 15 minutes. Most phones change on their own once they connect to a Nepali network.