Kathmandu Time vs
Washington DC Time
Current time comparison between Kathmandu and Washington DC.
Time Difference: Nepal is ahead of Washington DC
By 9 hours and 45 minutes. (Washington DC 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 Washington DC
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States 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 Washington DC enters or exits Daylight Saving Time. Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 year-round.