Time Difference Between Seoul and Kathmandu

The time difference between Seoul and Kathmandu is 3 hours and 15 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 08:45 in Kathmandu. Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9), while Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

Kathmandu is 3 hours and 15 minutes behind Seoul — 3 hours and 15 minutes
Seoul, South Korea
05:57:13
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
↔
Kathmandu, Nepal
02:42:13
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Kathmandu

Detail Seoul Kathmandu
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAsia/Kathmandu
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+5:45
AbbreviationKST+0545
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth KoreaNepal
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Seoul 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.

Practical Tips for Seoul–Kathmandu Scheduling

Compare Seoul and Kathmandu with Other Cities

From Seoul

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From Kathmandu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Kathmandu?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Seoul 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 Seoul to Kathmandu?

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

How do I convert Seoul time to Kathmandu time?

Subtract 3 hours and 15 minutes from Seoul 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.