Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Chicago

The time difference between Kathmandu and Chicago is 10 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 01:15 in Chicago. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Chicago is 10 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu — 10 hours and 45 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
04:12:06
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Chicago, United States
17:27:06
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Chicago

Detail Kathmandu Chicago
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC-5
Abbreviation+0545CDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryNepalUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours and 45 minutes gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Kathmandu and Chicago. 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 Kathmandu time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

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

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 Kathmandu to Chicago?

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 Kathmandu time to Chicago time?

Subtract 10 hours and 45 minutes from Kathmandu time to get Chicago 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.