UTC+05:45 is an identifier for a time offset of 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The Nepal Standard Time, used in Nepal is based on it. It is one of only three time zones with a 45-minute offset from UTC.The others are Chatham Island Standard Time, with an offset of UTC+12:45, and the unofficial Australian Central Western Time, with an offset of UTC+08:45. Till 1956 Nepal followed UTC+05:30, same as Indian Standard Time and Sri Lanka Standard Time.
As standard time (year-round) Principal cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar
South Asia Nepal – Nepal Standard Time has existed since 1 January 1986, when Nepal adopted the new time zone after they advanced their clocks by 15 minutes ahead of their previous time zone Indian Standard Time.
See also UTC+05:40 Nepal Standard Time
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