Time Difference Between Dubai and Kathmandu

The time difference between Dubai and Kathmandu is 1 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 13:45 in Kathmandu. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

Kathmandu is 1 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Dubai — 1 hours and 45 minutes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:56:21
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Kathmandu, Nepal
02:41:21
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Kathmandu

Detail Dubai Kathmandu
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAsia/Kathmandu
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC+5:45
Abbreviation+04+0545
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesNepal
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Dubai and Kathmandu (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:15 in Dubai  =  10:45–17:00 in Kathmandu

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Kathmandu is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Kathmandu?

The time difference is 1 hours and 45 minutes. Kathmandu is 1 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Kathmandu observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:15 Dubai time, which corresponds to 10:45–17:00 in Kathmandu. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dubai time to Kathmandu time?

Add 1 hours and 45 minutes to Dubai 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.