Nepal Time vs
North Korea Time
Accurate time comparison between Nepal (UTC+5:45) and North Korea.
Time Difference: Nepal is behind of North Korea
By 3 hours and 15 minutes. (Standard Time)
Syncing 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 North Korea
North Korea (DPRK) operates on Pyongyang Time (KST, UTC+9), 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal.
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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 North Korea enters or exits Daylight Saving Time. Nepal stays on UTC+5:45 year-round.