Time Difference Between Chicago and Kathmandu

The time difference between Chicago and Kathmandu is 10 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 22:45 in Kathmandu. Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

Kathmandu is 10 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Chicago — 10 hours and 45 minutes
Chicago, United States
16:00:57
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Kathmandu, Nepal
02:45:57
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Kathmandu

Detail Chicago Kathmandu
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAsia/Kathmandu
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+5:45
AbbreviationCDT+0545
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesNepal
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours and 45 minutes gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Chicago and Kathmandu. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Kathmandu or late evenings in Chicago tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Chicago time to Kathmandu time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Chicago Kathmandu
00:00 10:45 Night
01:00 11:45 Night
02:00 12:45 Night
03:00 13:45 Night
04:00 14:45 Night
05:00 15:45 Night
06:00 16:45
07:00 17:45
08:00 18:45
09:00 19:45
10:00 20:45
11:00 21:45
12:00 22:45
13:00 23:45
14:00 00:45 (+1 day)
15:00 01:45 (+1 day)
16:00 02:45 (+1 day)
17:00 03:45 (+1 day)
18:00 04:45 (+1 day)
19:00 05:45 (+1 day)
20:00 06:45 (+1 day)
21:00 07:45 (+1 day)
22:00 08:45 (+1 day) Night
23:00 09:45 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Kathmandu is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kathmandu?

The time difference is 10 hours and 45 minutes. Kathmandu is 10 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Chicago.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Chicago to Kathmandu?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Chicago time to Kathmandu time?

Add 10 hours and 45 minutes to Chicago time to get Kathmandu time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.