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Kathmandu to CDT

-10h 45m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CDT

UTC-05:00☀ DST active

HH01

MM15

01:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

CDT

12:00 AM

1:15 PM-1

2:00 AM

3:15 PM-1

4:00 AM

5:15 PM-1

6:00 AM

7:15 PM-1

8:00 AM

9:15 PM-1

10:00 AM

11:15 PM-1

12:00 PM

1:15 AM

2:00 PM

3:15 AM

4:00 PM

5:15 AM

6:00 PM

7:15 AM

8:00 PM

9:15 AM

10:00 PM

11:15 AM

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

NPT and CDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and CDT (Central Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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CDT 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

CDT – Central Daylight Time

UTC-05:00

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CDT

United States (Central)Canada (Manitoba)

Major Cities in CDT

ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinWinnipegNashville

Key Facts about CDT

•CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
•CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CST

Learn more about CDT on Wikipedia

About Kathmandu

Wikipedia

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.

Population:1.4 million

Metro:3.0 million

Business Hours:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT

Currency:NPR (रू)

Stock Exchange:NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Boudhanath StupaSwayambhunathDurbar SquarePashupatinath TempleGarden of Dreams

Did You Know?

Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).

Learn more about NPT timezone →

Understanding the -10h 45m Gap: Kathmandu vs CDT

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Kathmandu 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT — a difference of -10h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 10:15 PM in CDT on the previous day. Midnight in Kathmandu is 1:15 PM in CDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Kathmandu to CDT time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	CDT (CDT)	Day
12:00 AM	1:15 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	7:15 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	8:15 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	9:15 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	10:15 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	1:15 AM	same day
3:00 PM	4:15 AM	same day
5:00 PM	6:15 AM	same day
6:00 PM	7:15 AM	same day
9:00 PM	10:15 AM	same day

Why people convert Kathmandu to CDT time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to CDT: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 11:15 PM in CDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -10h 45m gap: Kathmandu and CDT 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 CDT is 10:15 PM in Kathmandu.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CDT local time against Kathmandu keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -10h 45m offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" 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 Kathmandu takes the early slot, the next week CDT 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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.

Best time to call between Kathmandu and CDT

With a -10h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CDT opens at 9:00 AM CDT, which is 10:15 PM in Kathmandu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and CDT have no shared working hours because of the -10h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT (NPT UTC+05:45 → CDT UTC-05:00). 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

Kathmandu

Does not observe DST

CDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and CDT?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -10h 45m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to CDT time?

Add -10h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 10:15 PM in CDT (previous day).

What time is it in CDT right now?

CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h 45m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call CDT from Kathmandu?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kathmandu, which is 2:15 AM in CDT.

Which is behind, Kathmandu or CDT?

Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 1:15 AM in CDT.

Do Kathmandu and CDT use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Chicago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–CDT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h 45m offset between Kathmandu and CDT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Kathmandu's time zone?

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

Which countries use NPT, Kathmandu's zone?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Is there a day difference between Kathmandu and CDT?

Not normally. The -10h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and CDT?

CDT is -10h 45m from Kathmandu.

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.