Nepal facts
| Capital | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 147,181 km² · 56,827 sq mi · 36,369,161 acres |
| Language | Nepali |
| Demonym | Nepalese |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu · UTC+5:45 · 1:20 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +977 |
| Internet domain | .np |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, D, M |
| Capital coordinates | 27.7017, 85.3206 |
Time difference
Kathmandu is on UTC+5:45 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:15 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:15 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:15 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:15 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Nepal is about 1.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Nepal is about 60.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kathmandu to Washington, D.C.: about 12,387 km (7,697 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kathmandu to London: about 7,333 km (4,556 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Nepal shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
How big is Nepal?
Nepal covers about 147,181 km² (56,827 sq mi), ranking 93 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 60.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Nepal in?
Kathmandu uses UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) today. When it is noon in Kathmandu, it is 2:15 a.m. in New York and 7:15 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Nepal use?
Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
What is the country code for Nepal?
The international calling code is +977. From the United States dial 011 977 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 977.
What language is spoken in Nepal?
Official or national language: Nepali.