Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Seoul

The time difference between Kathmandu and Seoul is 3 hours and 15 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 15:15 in Seoul. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — 3 hours and 15 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
05:30:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Seoul, South Korea
08:45:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Seoul

Detail Kathmandu Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC+9
Abbreviation+0545KST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryNepalSouth Korea
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–13:45 in Kathmandu  =  12:15–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Kathmandu nor Seoul 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 Seoul?

The time difference is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Seoul is 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Kathmandu or Seoul 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 Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 13:45 Kathmandu time, which corresponds to 12:15–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Seoul time?

Add 3 hours and 15 minutes to Kathmandu time to get Seoul 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.