AST to Kathmandu
+9h 45mAST
ASTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Atlantic Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-04:00Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
- •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
- •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
NPT – Nepal Time
UTC+05:45Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+05:45) is the time zone for Nepal — one of the few offsets in the world set on a 45-minute increment.
- •Nepal Time is UTC+05:45 — a 45-minute offset, not a whole or half hour.
- •The 45-minute offset was adopted in 1986 to match Kathmandu's solar time.
- •Nepal does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India, despite sharing a long open border.
About Kathmandu
WikipediaKathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.
Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).
Everything You Need to Know About AST and Kathmandu Time
AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts AST 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +9h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AST it is 6:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in AST is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AST to Kathmandu time conversion table
| AST (AST) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:45 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:45 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:45 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:45 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert AST to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from AST to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in AST lands at 7:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h 45m gap: AST and Kathmandu have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 6:45 PM in AST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AST viewers need 6:45 PM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:15 PM if the event is anchored to AST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h 45m gap is not.
- With a +9h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AST takes the early slot, the next week Kathmandu does.
About AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.
About NPT (Nepal Time)
Nepal Time (NPT) runs at UTC+05:45, one of only a handful of time zones worldwide that are not a whole or half hour from UTC. Nepal set its offset to 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UTC in 1986 to mark the country's position between the 75°E and 90°E meridians; Kathmandu's solar time sits just over 5 hours 41 minutes ahead of Greenwich, so the 45-minute offset tracks the sun more closely than either 5:30 or 6:00 would. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time, so NPT is fixed all year. The offset makes Nepal 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (UTC+05:30) and 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Dubai (UTC+04:00).
Best time to call between AST and Kathmandu
With a +9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Kathmandu opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 6:45 PM in AST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AST and Kathmandu have no shared working hours because of the +9h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AST is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (AST UTC-04:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and Kathmandu?
AST (AST, UTC-04:00) is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +9h 45m.
How do I convert AST time to Kathmandu time?
Add +9h 45m to AST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AST is 6:45 PM in Kathmandu.
What time is it in Kathmandu right now?
Kathmandu uses NPT at UTC+05:45. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h 45m offset from AST.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from AST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AST, which is 10:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Which is ahead, AST or Kathmandu?
AST is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in AST it is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do AST and Kathmandu use different time zones?
AST uses AST at UTC-04:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Halifax and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the AST–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h 45m offset between AST and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AST's time zone?
AST also covers Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.
Which countries use AST, AST's zone?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago.
Is there a day difference between AST and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +9h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AST and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +9h 45m from AST.
What timezone is AST in?
AST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
Which countries use AST (Atlantic Standard Time)?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, and 2 more countries.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AST switches to ADT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
Nepal Time is UTC+05:45 — a 45-minute offset, not a whole or half hour. The 45-minute offset was adopted in 1986 to match Kathmandu's solar time.
When is it midnight in AST, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AST (AST), it is +9h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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