Kathmandu Time vs
Ottawa Time
Current time comparison between Kathmandu and Ottawa.
Time Difference: Nepal is ahead of Ottawa
By 9 hours and 45 minutes. (Ottawa is currently in Daylight Saving Time)
Time Overlap
Standard working hours (9 AM — 5 PM) overlap between both locations.
Work Hour Overlap (9 AM - 5 PM)
About Nepal
Nepal operates on Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45), the world’s only 45-minute time offset. It is based on the solar time of Mt. Gauri Shankar.
About Ottawa
Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada and operates on Eastern Time (ET).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a 45-minute difference?
Nepal chose UTC+5:45 to be geographically accurate to its meridian (Mt. Gauri Shankar), making it distinct from the neighboring 30-minute offsets.
When does the time difference change?
It changes only when Ottawa enters or exits Daylight Saving Time. Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 year-round.