Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Mumbai

The time difference between Kathmandu and Mumbai is 15 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 11:45 in Mumbai. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Mumbai uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Mumbai is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu — 15 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
05:30:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Mumbai, India
05:15:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Mumbai

Detail Kathmandu Mumbai
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC+5:30
Abbreviation+0545IST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryNepalIndia
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Mumbai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:15–17:00 in Kathmandu  =  09:00–16:45 in Mumbai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Kathmandu nor Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

The time difference is 15 minutes. Mumbai is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Kathmandu or Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

The best window is between 09:15 and 17:00 Kathmandu time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:45 in Mumbai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Mumbai time?

Subtract 15 minutes from Kathmandu time to get Mumbai 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.