Kathmandu×Nukuʻalofa
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kathmandu uses the NPR (₨) and Nukuʻalofa uses the TOP (T$). Language shifts too — Nepali in Kathmandu, English in Nukuʻalofa. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR · ₨)
- Language
- Nepali
- Calling code
- +977
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Tonga
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Currency
- Tongan paʻanga (TOP · T$)
- Language
- English, Tongan
- Calling code
- +676
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kathmandu and Nukuʻalofa?
Kathmandu is 7.3 hours ahead of Nukuʻalofa. Kathmandu runs on GMT+5:45 and Nukuʻalofa on GMT+13. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Kathmandu from Nukuʻalofa?
About 11,973 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 35m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Kathmandu and Nukuʻalofa use?
Kathmandu uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR, ₨); Nukuʻalofa uses the Tongan paʻanga (TOP, T$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Kathmandu from Nukuʻalofa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +977, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Kathmandu and Nukuʻalofa?
Kathmandu primarily speaks Nepali; Nukuʻalofa speaks English, Tongan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kathmandu and Nukuʻalofa drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.