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Timezone

• Observes the Nepal Standard Time zone (NST) with an offset of UTC+05:45.
• Daylight Saving Time(DST) is not observed.

Nepal, officially known as the “Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal”, is located in South Asia. The most exciting feature of this country is that it has 8 out of the tallest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, which is 8848.8 meters high located near the China Nepal Border. 

Nepal uses Nepal Standard Time zone (NST), which is the approximation of Kathmandu mean time almost 5 hours and 41 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+05:41). At the same time, NST itself equates to being ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time by 5 hours and 45 minutes (UTC+05:45). 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many time zones in the world have an offset of 45 minutes, just like the time in Nepal? 

Other than the Nepal Standard Timezone (NST), there are two different time zones with an offset of 45 minutes from the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): 

1. Chatham Island Standard Time, with an offset of UTC+12:45. 
2. Australian Central Western with an offset of UTC+08:45. 

Is Daylight Saving Time (DST) observed in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal? 

No, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not observed in Nepal. 

Does Nepal follow Indian Standard Time (IST)? 

Initially, in the year 1920, Nepal used to follow the local solar time based on the location of Kathmandu equating to UTC+05:41, and then after some time, it started to observe the Indian Standard Time (IST) with an offset of UTC+05:30. 

But in 1986, they decided to move their clocks forward by 15 minutes in order to have a distinct time zone now known as the Nepal Standard Time (NST). 

What clock time notation is widely used in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal? 

The 12-hour notation is the one that is widely used in Nepal to carry out the daily activities of life, including communication, both verbal and non-verbal. This is because the masses of the country understand this 12-hour time notation. 

In what circumstances, the 24-hour time notation is used in Nepal? 

The 24-hour time notation in Nepal is used in rare situations where time ambiguity can have serious implications. One of the examples would be the scheduling of transportation services, including train as well as landing and departure of planes. 

The 24-hour time notation is written by separating hours, minutes, and seconds using colons. 

Where does the standard meridian pass through in Nepal? 

There is a peak of Gaurishankar situated almost 100 kilometers or 62 miles east of Kathmandu. This is the place where the standard meridian of Nepal Standard Time (NST) passes through. 

What is the difference between time in Nepal and the time in United States of America? 

The Nepal Standard Time zone (NST) is approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes ahead of the time in the United States of America. 

What is the time difference between the two ends of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal? 

The country lies between the two longitudes of 80 degrees East and 88 degrees East. Hence there is a 32 minutes (1-degree longitude = 4 minutes) difference between the east and west of Nepal. 

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