EDT to Nepal
+9h 45mEDT
EDTSOURCENepal
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About EDT and Nepal Time
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts EDT 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal — a difference of +9h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 6:45 PM in Nepal. Midnight in EDT is 9:45 AM in Nepal. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to Nepal time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Nepal (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 EDT to Nepal time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Nepal: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 7:45 PM in Nepal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h 45m gap: EDT and Nepal 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 Nepal is 6:45 PM in EDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: EDT viewers need 6:45 PM in Nepal to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:15 PM if the event is anchored to EDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" 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 EDT takes the early slot, the next week Nepal does.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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 EDT and Nepal
With a +9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Nepal opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 6:45 PM in EDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Nepal have no shared working hours because of the +9h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EDT is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (EDT 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
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Nepal
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Nepal?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +9h 45m.
How do I convert EDT time to Nepal time?
Add +9h 45m to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 6:45 PM in Nepal.
What time is it in Nepal right now?
Nepal 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 EDT.
What is the best time to call Nepal from EDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 10:45 PM in Nepal.
Which is ahead, EDT or Nepal?
EDT is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 9:45 PM in Nepal.
Do EDT and Nepal use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Nepal difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h 45m offset between EDT and Nepal is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Nepal?
Not normally. The +9h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EDT and Nepal?
Nepal is +9h 45m from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
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 EDT, what time is it in Nepal?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is +9h 45m later in Nepal (NPT).
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