Which country has a time zone offset of UTC+5:45?

Nepal is the country with a time-zone offset of UTC+05:45. Its official standard time is called Nepal Standard Time, or NPT, and clocks throughout the country run five hours and 45 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

Nepal’s unusual 45-minute offset reflects its geographic position and national timekeeping choices. The country’s standard meridian passes near Mount Gaurishankar, about 100 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Kathmandu’s historical local solar time was approximately UTC+05:41:16, so UTC+05:45 provides a practical rounded national standard.

Nepal used Indian Standard Time, UTC+05:30, beginning in 1920. In 1986, the country advanced its clocks by 15 minutes, establishing the current UTC+05:45 offset. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset remains in effect year-round.

A common mistake is choosing India, because Nepal borders India and uses a closely related regional time. India is five hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC, while Nepal is 15 minutes further ahead. Nepal is one of only a small number of places worldwide using a 45-minute standard offset.