Kathmandu is 1 hour and 15 minutes ahead of Bangkok. Kathmandu uses Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) while Bangkok uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7). When it's 12:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 12:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Neither location observes daylight saving time, so the 1 hour 15 minute difference remains constant year-round. Nepal is one of the few countries with a UTC offset that includes a 45-minute component.
Best calling time: 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Kathmandu time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Bangkok, covering Thai business hours.
Kathmandu and Bangkok are connected by direct flights taking about 3 hours. Bangkok is a popular transit hub and vacation destination for Nepali travelers, with significant tourism and business ties.