Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Sydney

The time difference between Kathmandu and Sydney is 5 hours and 15 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 17:15 in Sydney. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 5 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — 5 hours and 15 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
04:06:58
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Sydney, Australia
09:21:58
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Sydney

Detail Kathmandu Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC+11
Abbreviation+0545AEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryNepalAustralia
RegionAsiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Kathmandu is on standard time. When Sydney 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 Sydney?

The time difference is 5 hours and 15 minutes. Sydney is 5 hours and 15 minutes ahead of 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 Sydney?

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

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Sydney time?

Add 5 hours and 15 minutes to Kathmandu time to get Sydney 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.