Nepal to PDT
-12h 45mNepal
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PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight 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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
Understanding the -12h 45m Gap: Nepal vs PDT
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts Nepal 12 hours 45 minutes behind PDT — a difference of -12h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 8:15 PM in PDT on the previous day. Midnight in Nepal is 11:15 AM in PDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nepal to PDT time conversion table
| Nepal (NPT) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:15 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:15 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:15 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:15 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:15 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:15 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:15 AM | same day |
Why people convert Nepal to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 9:15 PM in PDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h 45m gap: Nepal and PDT 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 PDT is 8:15 PM in Nepal.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nepal viewers need 8:15 PM in PDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:45 PM if the event is anchored to Nepal.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h 45m gap is not.
- With a -12h 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 PDT does.
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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between Nepal and PDT
With a -12h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 8:15 PM in Nepal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and PDT have no shared working hours because of the -12h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nepal is 12 hours 45 minutes behind PDT (NPT UTC+05:45 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nepal and PDT?
Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 12 hours 45 minutes behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -12h 45m.
How do I convert Nepal time to PDT time?
Add -12h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 8:15 PM in PDT (previous day).
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h 45m offset from Nepal.
What is the best time to call PDT from Nepal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nepal, which is 12:15 AM in PDT.
Which is behind, Nepal or PDT?
Nepal is 12 hours 45 minutes behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 11:15 PM in PDT.
Do Nepal and PDT use different time zones?
Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–PDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h 45m offset between Nepal and PDT is fixed all year.
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 PDT?
Sometimes. The -12h 45m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Nepal already falls on the in PDT.
What is the time difference between Nepal and PDT?
PDT is -12h 45m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in Nepal, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is -12h 45m later in PDT (PDT).
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