Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

NPT to Santiago

-8h 45m

NPT

NPTSOURCE

UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Santiago

CLST

Chile · UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH03

MM15

03:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

NPT

Santiago

12:00 AM

3:15 PM-1

2:00 AM

5:15 PM-1

4:00 AM

7:15 PM-1

6:00 AM

9:15 PM-1

8:00 AM

11:15 PM-1

10:00 AM

1:15 AM

12:00 PM

3:15 AM

2:00 PM

5:15 AM

4:00 PM

7:15 AM

6:00 PM

9:15 AM

8:00 PM

11:15 AM

10:00 PM

1:15 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NPT and CLST on the World Map

The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and CLST (Chile Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NPT Zone

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CLST Zone

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NPT – Nepal Time

UTC+05:45

Nepal 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.

Countries in NPT

Nepal

Major Cities in NPT

KathmanduPokharaLalitpurBharatpurBiratnagar

Key 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.
•Nepal does not observe daylight saving time.
•Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India, despite sharing a long open border.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:45 year-round

Learn more about NPT on Wikipedia

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT on Wikipedia

Understanding the -8h 45m Gap: NPT vs Santiago

NPT runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts NPT 8 hours 45 minutes behind Santiago — a difference of -8h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NPT it is 12:15 AM in Santiago. Midnight in NPT is 3:15 PM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while NPT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

NPT to Santiago time conversion table

NPT (NPT)	Santiago (CLST)	Day
12:00 AM	3:15 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	9:15 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	10:15 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	11:15 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	12:15 AM	same day
12:00 PM	3:15 AM	same day
3:00 PM	6:15 AM	same day
5:00 PM	8:15 AM	same day
6:00 PM	9:15 AM	same day
9:00 PM	12:15 PM	same day

Why people convert NPT to Santiago time

Scheduling a call from NPT to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in NPT lands at 1:15 AM in Santiago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -8h 45m gap: NPT and Santiago 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 Santiago is 12:15 AM in NPT.
Coordinating a NPT-based team with Santiago contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h 45m gap is not.
With a -8h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week NPT takes the early slot, the next week Santiago does.
Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. 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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between NPT and Santiago

With a -8h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Santiago opens at 9:00 AM CLST, which is 12:15 AM in NPT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

NPT and Santiago have no shared working hours because of the -8h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

NPT is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Santiago (NPT UTC+05:45 → CLST UTC-03:00). 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

NPT

Does not observe DST

Santiago

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between NPT and Santiago?

NPT (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -8h 45m.

How do I convert NPT time to Santiago time?

Add -8h 45m to NPT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NPT is 12:15 AM in Santiago.

What time is it in Santiago right now?

Santiago uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h 45m offset from NPT.

What is the best time to call Santiago from NPT?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NPT, which is 4:15 AM in Santiago.

Which is behind, NPT or Santiago?

NPT is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in NPT it is 3:15 AM in Santiago.

Do NPT and Santiago use different time zones?

NPT uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the NPT–Santiago difference?

Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and NPT is not, so the -8h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share NPT's time zone?

NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.

Which countries use NPT, NPT's zone?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Is there a day difference between NPT and Santiago?

Not normally. The -8h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between NPT and Santiago?

Santiago is -8h 45m from NPT.

What timezone is NPT in?

NPT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago 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 CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.