Shanghai to Kathmandu Time Difference
🇨🇳 Shanghai is currently 2.25 hours behind of 🇳🇵 Kathmandu.
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Difference
-2.25h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
3,506 km
Approx. flight
4.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Shanghai to Kathmandu
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇳🇵 Kathmandu | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:45 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:45 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:45 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:45 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:45 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:45 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:45 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:45 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:45 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:45 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:45 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:45 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:45 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:45 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:45 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:45 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:45 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:45 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:45 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:45 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:45 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:45 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:45 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:45 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Shanghai nor Kathmandu observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 2.25 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Kathmandu (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇳 Shanghai
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇳🇵 Kathmandu
8:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
The time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu is currently 2.25 hours behind. Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Kathmandu uses GMT+5:45 (UTC+5:45).
When it's noon in Shanghai, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu change?
No. The time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu is always 2.25 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Shanghai (which is 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM in Kathmandu). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Shanghai ahead or behind Kathmandu?
Shanghai is currently 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Shanghai in Kathmandu?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Shanghai, it is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu.