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Current Date And Time In Nepalgunj, Nepal

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:37:12 NPT
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Timezone: UTC +05:45 (NPT)
Population: 166,258
District: Banke

✈️ Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Nepalgunj.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Nepalgunj with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Nepalgunj — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Nepal, which includes Nepalgunj, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Nepal before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Nepal's time zone +05:45, country calling code +977 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .NP. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Nepalgunj.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+05:45
📞 Country Calling Code+977
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.NP

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Nepal — police 100, ambulance 102, fire brigade 101. Store these in your phone before you reach Nepalgunj. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Nepalgunj.

🚔
Police
100
🚑
Ambulance
102
🚒
Fire
101

📊 Nepal At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Nepal — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.602
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
70.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
68.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,447
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
10.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Nepal development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Nepalgunj for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Nepalgunj
Regional Airport • KEP
Nepalgunj Airport
Nepalgunj, NP
8
km away
Nearest to Butwal (Capital)
International Airport • BWA
Gautam Buddha International Airport
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), NP
22
km from Butwal

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Nepalgunj's exact coordinates, or Butwal's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Nepalgunj From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nepalgunj to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,633 km1,636 mi~ 3h 51m
Singapore (Singapore)3,793 km2,357 mi~ 5h 13m
Tokyo (Japan)5,468 km3,397 mi~ 7h 11m
Paris (France)6,946 km4,316 mi~ 8h 55m
London (United Kingdom)7,056 km4,384 mi~ 9h 03m
Sydney (Australia)10,049 km6,244 mi~ 12h 34m
Toronto (Canada)11,810 km7,338 mi~ 14h 39m
New York (United States)11,966 km7,435 mi~ 14h 50m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,088 km7,511 mi~ 14h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)12,800 km7,954 mi~ 15h 49m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Nepalgunj, Nepal is set to Nepal Time (NPT) with a current offset of UTC +05:45. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Nepalgunj requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneNepal Time (NPT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +05:45
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:37 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Nepalgunj to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:52 PM on Saturday in Nepalgunj. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Nepalgunj right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Nepalgunj
New York (United States)Sat, 12:07 PM9h 45m behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:07 AM12h 45m behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:07 PM9h 45m behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:07 PM4h 45m behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:07 PM3h 45m behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:07 PM1h 45m behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:07 AM2h 15m ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:07 AM3h 15m ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:07 AM4h 15m ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:07 AM6h 15m ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Nepalgunj — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Nepalgunj is the Nepalese rupee (NPR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₨ 154.47
NPR
€ 1 Euro
₨ 175.73
NPR
£ 1 British Pound
₨ 205.75
NPR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₨ 107.82
NPR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₨ 109.53
NPR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Nepalgunj

Knowing which languages are used in Nepalgunj helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Maithili
National language(s):
Nepali

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Nepalgunj. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Nanpara (Uttar Pradesh, India)15 mi24 kmSSW
⬆️
Gulariya (Lumbini Province, Nepal)20 mi32 kmWNW
⬆️
Bardiya (Lumbini Province, Nepal)24 mi38 kmNW
⬆️
Risia Bazar (Uttar Pradesh, India)25 mi40 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Bhinga (Uttar Pradesh, India)31 mi50 kmSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Nepalgunj

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Nepalgunj is the Taj Mahal (India), about 365 km away. Straight-line distances from Nepalgunj to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India365 km227 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,419 km2,125 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,459 km2,770 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy6,312 km3,922 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,494 km9,006 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil14,495 km9,007 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,869 km10,482 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Nepalgunj shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Lumbini Province and Nepal. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Lumbini Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Lumbini Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Nepal Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Nepal.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Nepalgunj, Nepal runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/D/M socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Nepalgunj and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Nepalgunj.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
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🧭 Nepalgunj's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Nepalgunj

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Nepalgunj. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Nepalgunj — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Nepalgunj

Nepalgunj keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Nepal. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Nepalgunj

The closest airport to Nepalgunj is Nepalgunj Airport (KEP), about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Nepalgunj From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Nepalgunj needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Nepalgunj gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Nepalgunj

Nepalgunj rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Nepalgunj — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Nepalgunj

ℹ️ Nepalgunj OverviewSee the full profile of Nepalgunj — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Nepalgunj MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Nepalgunj for distance and direction.
💰 Nepalgunj CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Nepalgunj

What side of the road do people drive on in Nepalgunj?

Nepalgunj, like the rest of Nepal, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Nepalgunj use?

Nepalgunj runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/D/M sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Nepalgunj?

In Nepalgunj, reach police on 100, ambulance on 102, fire brigade on 101. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Nepalgunj?

Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is the nearest airport to Nepalgunj, about 8 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Nepalgunj in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Nepalgunj runs on Nepal Time (UTC +05:45). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Nepalgunj?

Nepalgunj shares the official and regional languages of Lumbini Province and Nepal — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Nepalgunj?

No — Nepalgunj uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Nepalgunj currency page for live rates.