Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Delhi. Kathmandu uses Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) while Delhi uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). When it's 12:00 PM in Delhi, it's 12:15 PM in Kathmandu.
Neither country observes daylight saving time, so the 15-minute difference remains constant year-round. Nepal chose a unique UTC offset to distinguish itself from India while remaining practical for daily use.
Any time works! With only a 15-minute difference, scheduling calls is straightforward. Standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) work well for both cities.
Kathmandu and Delhi are connected by direct flights taking about 1.5 hours. India and Nepal share close cultural, economic, and historical ties, with millions of people traveling between the two countries annually.