Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Hong Kong

The time difference between Kathmandu and Hong Kong is 2 hours and 15 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 14:15 in Hong Kong. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8).

Hong Kong is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — 2 hours and 15 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
05:35:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07:50:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Hong Kong

Detail Kathmandu Hong Kong
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAsia/Hong_Kong
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC+8
Abbreviation+0545HKT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryNepalHong Kong
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Hong Kong (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:45 in Kathmandu  =  11:15–17:00 in Hong Kong

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Kathmandu nor Hong Kong 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 Kathmandu and Hong Kong?

The time difference is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Hong Kong is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Kathmandu or Hong Kong 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 Kathmandu to Hong Kong?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:45 Kathmandu time, which corresponds to 11:15–17:00 in Hong Kong. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Hong Kong time?

Add 2 hours and 15 minutes to Kathmandu time to get Hong Kong 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.