Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Los Angeles

The time difference between Kathmandu and Los Angeles is 12 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 23:15 in Los Angeles. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 12 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu — 12 hours and 45 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
04:08:42
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
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Los Angeles, United States
15:23:42
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Los Angeles

Detail Kathmandu Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC-7
Abbreviation+0545PDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryNepalUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 12 hours and 45 minutes gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Kathmandu and Los Angeles. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Kathmandu or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Kathmandu–Los Angeles Scheduling

Compare Kathmandu and Los Angeles with Other Cities

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From Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 12 hours and 45 minutes. Los Angeles is 12 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles time?

Subtract 12 hours and 45 minutes from Kathmandu time to get Los Angeles 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.