Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Tokyo

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

Tokyo is 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — 3 hours and 15 minutes

Kathmandu, Nepal

04:06:55

Friday, March 27, 2026

UTC+5:45 · +0545

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Tokyo, Japan

07:21:55

Friday, March 27, 2026

UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Tokyo

Detail	Kathmandu	Tokyo
Time Zone ID	Asia/Kathmandu	Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset	UTC+5:45	UTC+9
Abbreviation	+0545	JST
DST Active	No	No
Country	Nepal	Japan
Region	Asia	Asia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Tokyo (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 Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Kathmandu	Tokyo
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 Tokyo 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.

Practical Tips for Kathmandu–Tokyo Scheduling

Video calls: Target the 4-hour overlap window listed above. Both teams will be within normal working hours.
Email and async work: Send messages at the end of your workday so they arrive at the start of theirs. With a 3 hours and 15 minutes offset, replies will often land by your next morning.
Flight arrivals: A direct flight between these cities can cross 3 time zones. Factor in jet lag recovery — most travelers need roughly one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
Use UTC as a neutral reference when coordinating with three or more time zones at once.

Compare Kathmandu and Tokyo with Other Cities

From Kathmandu

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From Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Kathmandu or Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

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

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Tokyo time?

Add 3 hours and 15 minutes to Kathmandu time to get Tokyo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

Current time in Kathmandu — live clock, time zone details, DST status
Current time in Tokyo — live clock, time zone details, DST status
Time Difference Calculator — compare any two cities
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Current UTC Time
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For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.