Nepal to Anchorage
-13h 45mNepal
NPTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Time Conversion Guide: Nepal to Anchorage
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Nepal 13 hours 45 minutes behind Anchorage — a difference of -13h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 7:15 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Nepal is 10:15 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Nepal does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Nepal to Anchorage time conversion table
| Nepal (NPT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:15 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:15 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:15 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:15 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:15 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:15 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:15 AM | same day |
Why people convert Nepal to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 8:15 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h 45m gap: Nepal and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 7:15 PM in Nepal.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Nepal is 6:15 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h 45m gap is not.
- With a -13h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Nepal takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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).
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Nepal and Anchorage
With a -13h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 7:15 PM in Nepal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -13h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nepal is 13 hours 45 minutes behind Anchorage (NPT UTC+05:45 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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
Nepal
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nepal and Anchorage?
Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 13 hours 45 minutes behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -13h 45m.
How do I convert Nepal time to Anchorage time?
Add -13h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 7:15 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h 45m offset from Nepal.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Nepal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nepal, which is 11:15 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Nepal or Anchorage?
Nepal is 13 hours 45 minutes behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 10:15 PM in Anchorage.
Do Nepal and Anchorage use different time zones?
Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Nepal is not, so the -13h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Nepal's time zone?
NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
Which countries use NPT, Nepal's zone?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Is there a day difference between Nepal and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -13h 45m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Nepal already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Nepal and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -13h 45m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
Which countries use NPT (Nepal Time)?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Does NPT observe daylight saving time?
No, NPT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:45 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about NPT?
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.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Nepal, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is -13h 45m later in Anchorage (AKST).
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