Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) 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 Hong Kong?

6:45 AM in Kathmandu, on the same day.

Hong Kong to Kathmandu Meeting Planner

Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours 30 minutes today.

Hong Kong · China

11:34 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · HKT

Kathmandu · Nepal

9:19 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · NPT

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Kathmandu

11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:15 AM to 2:45 PM in Kathmandu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·11:34AMnow
KathmanduNepal ·9:19AMnow

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (13:00) and Kathmandu (10:45).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (12:30) and Kathmandu (10:15).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Hong Kong (13:30) and Kathmandu (11:15).

The whole day

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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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Hong KongUTC+8
KathmanduUTC+5:45
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Your meeting

Hong Kong1:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
Kathmandu10:45 AM UTC+5:45Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu

Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Hong Kong right now: Kathmandu is on NPT (UTC+5:45) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Kathmandu 2 hours 15 minutes behind	—

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Kathmandu is on Nepal Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Kathmandu Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?: Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Hong Kong right now: Kathmandu is on NPT (UTC+5:45) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Kathmandu?: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Hong Kong (9:15 AM to 2:45 PM in Kathmandu). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) 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 Hong Kong?: 6:45 AM in Kathmandu, on the same day.

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