Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Kathmandu

The time difference between Los Angeles and Kathmandu is 13 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 01:45 in Kathmandu. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-8), while Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

Kathmandu is 13 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Los Angeles — 13 hours and 45 minutes
Los Angeles, United States
08:56:38
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST
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Kathmandu, Nepal
22:41:38
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Kathmandu

Detail Los Angeles Kathmandu
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAsia/Kathmandu
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC+5:45
AbbreviationPST+0545
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesNepal
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours and 45 minutes gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Los Angeles and Kathmandu. 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 Los Angeles time to Kathmandu time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Los Angeles nor Kathmandu 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 Los Angeles and Kathmandu?

The time difference is 13 hours and 45 minutes. Kathmandu is 13 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Los Angeles or Kathmandu 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 Los Angeles to Kathmandu?

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 Los Angeles time to Kathmandu time?

Add 13 hours and 45 minutes to Los Angeles time to get Kathmandu 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.