Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

EDT to NPT

+9h 45m

EDT

EDTSOURCE

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

NPT

UTC+05:45

HH09

MM45

21:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

EDT

NPT

12:00 AM

9:45 AM

2:00 AM

11:45 AM

4:00 AM

1:45 PM

6:00 AM

3:45 PM

8:00 AM

5:45 PM

10:00 AM

7:45 PM

12:00 PM

9:45 PM

2:00 PM

11:45 PM

4:00 PM

1:45 AM+1

6:00 PM

3:45 AM+1

8:00 PM

5:45 AM+1

10:00 PM

7:45 AM+1

Green 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 Zone

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NPT Zone

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EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-04:00

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EDT

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)BahamasHaitiTurks and Caicos

Major Cities in EDT

New York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontreal

Key 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).
•Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EST

Learn more about EDT on Wikipedia

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

Comparing Time Zones: EDT and NPT

EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. NPT runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts EDT 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT — 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 NPT. Midnight in EDT is 9:45 AM in NPT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

EDT to NPT time conversion table

EDT (EDT)	NPT (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 NPT time

Scheduling a call from EDT to NPT: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 7:45 PM in NPT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +9h 45m gap: EDT and NPT 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 NPT is 6:45 PM in EDT.
Watching a live event or market open: EDT viewers need 6:45 PM in NPT 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 NPT 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 NPT

With a +9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NPT 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 NPT 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 NPT (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

NPT

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EDT and NPT?

EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +9h 45m.

How do I convert EDT time to NPT time?

Add +9h 45m to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 6:45 PM in NPT.

What time is it in NPT right now?

NPT 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 NPT 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 NPT.

Which is ahead, EDT or NPT?

EDT is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 9:45 PM in NPT.

Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–NPT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h 45m offset between EDT and NPT 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 NPT?

Not normally. The +9h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between EDT and NPT?

NPT is +9h 45m from EDT.

What timezone is EDT in?

EDT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is NPT in?

NPT 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).