PET to Kathmandu
+10h 45mPET
PETSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PET and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
- •PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.
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).
PET vs Kathmandu: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts PET 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +10h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PET it is 7:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in PET is 10:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PET to Kathmandu time conversion table
| PET (PET) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:45 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:45 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:45 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:45 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert PET to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from PET to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in PET lands at 8:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h 45m gap: PET 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 7:45 PM in PET.
- Watching a live event or market open: PET viewers need 7:45 PM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:15 PM if the event is anchored to PET.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h 45m gap is not.
- With a +10h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PET takes the early slot, the next week Kathmandu does.
About PET (Peru Time)
Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.
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 PET and Kathmandu
With a +10h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Kathmandu opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 7:45 PM in PET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PET and Kathmandu have no shared working hours because of the +10h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PET is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (PET UTC-05:00 → 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PET and Kathmandu?
PET (PET, UTC-05:00) is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +10h 45m.
How do I convert PET time to Kathmandu time?
Add +10h 45m to PET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PET is 7:45 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 +10h 45m offset from PET.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from PET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PET, which is 11:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Which is ahead, PET or Kathmandu?
PET is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in PET it is 10:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do PET and Kathmandu use different time zones?
PET uses PET at UTC-05:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the PET–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +10h 45m offset between PET and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PET's time zone?
PET also covers Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
Which countries use PET, PET's zone?
PET is used in Peru.
Is there a day difference between PET and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +10h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PET and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +10h 45m from PET.
What timezone is PET in?
PET 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 PET (Peru Time)?
PET is used in Peru.
Does PET observe daylight saving time?
No, PET does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PET?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
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 PET, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PET (PET), it is +10h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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