Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?

No. Kathmandu stays on NPT (UTC+5:45) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Kathmandu when it's 9 AM in Dubai?

10:45 AM in Kathmandu, on the same day.

Dubai to Kathmandu Meeting Planner

Kathmandu is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of Dubai right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours 30 minutes today.

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

6:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Kathmandu · Nepal

8:21 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · NPT

Best Meeting Times Between Dubai and Kathmandu

9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Dubai (10:45 AM to 5:15 PM in Kathmandu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DubaiOrganizerUnited Arab Emirates ·6:36AMnow
KathmanduNepal ·8:21AMnow

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Date in Dubai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Dubai time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (13:00) and Kathmandu (14:45).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (12:30) and Kathmandu (14:15).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Dubai (13:30) and Kathmandu (15:15).

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Each column is a half hour of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Dubai1:00 PM GSTSun, Oct 18
Kathmandu2:45 PM UTC+5:45Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 09:00 UTC

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Time difference between Dubai and Kathmandu

Kathmandu is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of Dubai right now: Kathmandu is on NPT (UTC+5:45) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Dubai and Kathmandu over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Kathmandu 1 hour 45 minutes ahead	—

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time. Kathmandu is on Nepal Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai & Kathmandu Scheduling

What is the time difference between Dubai and Kathmandu?: Kathmandu is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of Dubai right now: Kathmandu is on NPT (UTC+5:45) and Dubai on GST (UTC+4). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Kathmandu?: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Dubai (10:45 AM to 5:15 PM in Kathmandu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Kathmandu observe daylight saving time?: No. Kathmandu stays on NPT (UTC+5:45) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Kathmandu when it's 9 AM in Dubai?: 10:45 AM in Kathmandu, on the same day.

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