Nepalis in China
Online Psychiatrist for Nepalis in China
Nepalis in China include students of medicine, engineering and other subjects, traders, and people who work or run businesses in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities. If you are one of them, Dr. Kushal Kharel and our other doctors can see you by video consultation, in Nepali or English. This page covers the time difference, common pressures and where to turn in an emergency in China.
Key takeaways
- Dr. Kushal Kharel, Consultant Psychiatrist and founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic, provides online psychiatry video consultation for Nepalis in China.
- Video consultation through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible. Nepal is 2 h 15 min behind China.
- In an emergency in China, call 110 (police) · 120 (ambulance) · 119 (fire) now. Crisis line: national mental health hotline 12356. This clinic is not an emergency service.
Nepalis in China: life, work and study
Many Nepalis in China are students, and some live in smaller cities far from other Nepalis. Studying under strict rules and long exam periods, often in Chinese or a second language, can be lonely.
China uses one time zone all year, with no clock changes. Apps that people often use for video calls, including Google services and WhatsApp, can be blocked or unreliable in mainland China. If that affects you, tell us when you book: we will agree a way to connect that works for you, and can use a phone call if video is not possible.
Chinese cities are large and Nepali communities are small, so people can feel very far from home. Study loads, language and distance from family can build up, and university counselling services may not be available in Nepali. An online session can add a familiar language and a familiar face.
Common pressures for Nepalis in China
These are common experiences, not a diagnosis. If several feel familiar and have lasted for weeks, it is worth talking to someone.
- Heavy study loads and exams.
- Language, and feeling misunderstood.
- Loneliness in a smaller city, far from other Nepalis.
- Difficulty using the apps you normally use to reach home.
- Pressure to succeed after what your family invested.
Related guides: depression, panic and anxiety and stress and burnout.
Time difference between China and Nepal
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year, with no daylight saving.
| Where you are | Time difference | Evening example |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and all of China | Nepal is 2 h 15 min behind | 8 pm there = 5:45 pm in Nepal |
The clocks in this country do not change during the year, and Nepal has no daylight saving either, so the gap stays the same.
What your local time means in Nepal
Shown for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and all of China.
| Your time | Time in Nepal |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am Early morning, before work or class | 4:45 am |
| 1:00 pm Lunch break | 10:45 am |
| 6:00 pm After work or class | 3:45 pm |
| 9:00 pm Late evening | 6:45 pm |
Nepal is 2 h 15 min behind China. Tell us which app or phone number works best for you, and we will plan the session around that.
Use the time finder to see any Kathmandu time in 12 countries, or read the four booking steps.
If you need urgent help in China
Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic is not an emergency service. If you or someone near you is in danger or thinking of ending their life, call the local emergency number now: 110 (police) · 120 (ambulance) · 119 (fire) or the crisis line: national mental health hotline 12356. More helplines by country: findahelpline.com and befrienders.org.
Other countries: East Asia and the Pacific
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a video consultation with a Nepali psychiatrist from China?
Yes. Dr. Kushal Kharel, founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic and a Consultant Psychiatrist (MD Neuropsychiatry, NMC No. 27199), provides online psychiatry video consultation for Nepalis in China through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible, in Nepali or English, and Dr. Sunita Lama and Dr. Bhishma K.C. also provide video consultation. Tell us which doctor you prefer when you book on WhatsApp or 9714556408; no referral is needed.
What is the time difference between China and Nepal?
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and all of China: Nepal is 2 h 15 min behind.
What should I do if I need urgent help in China?
Call the local emergency number now: 110 (police) · 120 (ambulance) · 119 (fire). Crisis line: national mental health hotline 12356. Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic is not an emergency service.
Can you prescribe medicine if I live in China?
A prescription from Nepal is generally not valid abroad, so the doctor explains what is possible where you live. Where medicine is needed, we can help you prepare a summary for a doctor in China, and we work with therapy and practical strategies in the meantime. A family member in Nepal can arrange payment for you if that is easier; we share the fee when you book.
Google Meet and WhatsApp do not work well where I live in China. What can I do?
Tell us when you book. We will agree a way to connect that works for you, and we can continue by phone call if video is not possible. It also helps to test your connection before the session.
Is there a mental health helpline in China?
China has a national mental health hotline, 12356, and 120 is the ambulance number. Calls are likely to be answered in Chinese, so ask a friend or classmate to help if you can, and contact us if you would like to talk in Nepali or English.
This guide is general information and does not replace advice from a doctor. If you are worried about your health or someone's safety, seek medical help.
In an emergency: Nepal Police 100 · Ambulance 102 · Suicide prevention helpline 1166. Outside Nepal, call your local emergency number.