Nepalis in Ireland
Online Psychiatrist for Nepalis in Ireland
Nepalis in Ireland include students, nurses, carers and other health workers, workers in hospitality and services, and families, in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and other towns. 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 Ireland.
Key takeaways
- Dr. Kushal Kharel, Consultant Psychiatrist and founder of Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic, provides online psychiatry video consultation for Nepalis in Ireland.
- Video consultation through Google Meet or WhatsApp video call, or by phone if video is not possible. Nepal is 5 h 45 min ahead of Ireland in January and 4 h 45 min ahead of it in July.
- In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999 now. Crisis line: Samaritans 116 123 · Pieta 1800 247 247. This clinic is not an emergency service.
Nepalis in Ireland: life, work and study
Housing in Ireland is expensive and hard to find, especially for students and new arrivals, and long hours in care work and hospitality are common. The weather is mild but grey and wet, and winter days are short.
Ireland changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap with Nepal changes by an hour for part of the year.
Many Nepalis in Ireland work in care and health services on rotating rotas, which makes routines hard to keep. If your rota changes every week, tell us and we will offer the closest slot we have. Irish weather can be grey for weeks, and shifts at unsocial hours mean less daylight, which can affect sleep and mood.
Common pressures for Nepalis in Ireland
These are common experiences, not a diagnosis. If several feel familiar and have lasted for weeks, it is worth talking to someone.
- Finding and paying for a place to live.
- Long or irregular shifts, especially in care and hospitality.
- Loneliness in a new town, far from family.
- The cost of living, and money sent home.
- Study pressure, and worry about permits and the future.
Related guides: depression, panic and anxiety and stress and burnout.
Time difference between Ireland and Nepal
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year, with no daylight saving.
| Where you are | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin and all of Ireland | Nepal is 5 h 45 min ahead 8 pm there = 1:45 am (next day) | Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead 8 pm there = 12:45 am (next day) |
This country changes its clocks, so the gap is different for part of the year. Tell us your city and we will confirm the exact time when you book.
What your local time means in Nepal
Shown for Dublin and all of Ireland.
| Your time | In Nepal, in January | In Nepal, in July |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am Early morning, before work or class | 12:45 pm | 11:45 am |
| 1:00 pm Lunch break | 6:45 pm | 5:45 pm |
| 6:00 pm After work or class | 11:45 pm | 10:45 pm |
| 9:00 pm Late evening | 2:45 am (next day) | 1:45 am (next day) |
Nepal is 5 h 45 min ahead of Ireland in January and 4 h 45 min ahead of it in July. An evening in Ireland is late at night in Nepal, so tell us if you would rather meet earlier in your day.
Use the time finder to see any Kathmandu time in 12 countries, or read the four booking steps.
If you need urgent help in Ireland
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: 112 or 999 or the crisis line: Samaritans 116 123 · Pieta 1800 247 247. More helplines by country: findahelpline.com and befrienders.org.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a video consultation with a Nepali psychiatrist from Ireland?
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 Ireland 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 Ireland and Nepal?
Nepal is at UTC+5:45 all year. Dublin and all of Ireland: in January Nepal is 5 h 45 min ahead, in July Nepal is 4 h 45 min ahead.
What should I do if I need urgent help in Ireland?
Call the local emergency number now: 112 or 999. Crisis line: Samaritans 116 123 · Pieta 1800 247 247. Kathmandu Mental Health Clinic is not an emergency service.
Can you prescribe medicine if I live in Ireland?
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 Ireland, 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.
I work rotating shifts as a carer in Ireland. How do I book?
Tell us your rota when you book, and if it changes, message us and we will offer the closest slot we have. If you are in danger, call 112 or 999.
Which helplines can I call in Ireland?
Samaritans (116 123) and Pieta (1800 247 247) offer confidential support, and 112 or 999 is the emergency number. Tell us if you would like help deciding where to turn.
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.