AKST to NPT
+14h 45mAKST
AKSTSOURCENPT
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About AKST and NPT Time
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. NPT runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts AKST 14 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT — a difference of +14h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 11:45 PM in NPT. Midnight in AKST is 2:45 PM in NPT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to NPT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | NPT (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:45 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:45 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:45 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:45 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:45 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to NPT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to NPT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 12:45 AM in NPT the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h 45m gap: AKST 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 11:45 PM in AKST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AKST is 10:45 AM in NPT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h 45m gap is not.
- With a +14h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week NPT does.
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).
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 AKST and NPT
With a +14h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NPT opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 11:45 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and NPT have no shared working hours because of the +14h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 14 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT (AKST UTC-09:00 → 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
NPT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and NPT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 14 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +14h 45m.
How do I convert AKST time to NPT time?
Add +14h 45m to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:45 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 +14h 45m offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call NPT from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 3:45 AM in NPT.
Which is ahead, AKST or NPT?
AKST is 14 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 2:45 AM in NPT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–NPT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h 45m offset between AKST and NPT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and NPT?
Sometimes. The +14h 45m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in NPT.
What is the time difference between AKST and NPT?
NPT is +14h 45m from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NPT in?
NPT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
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.
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in NPT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +14h 45m later in NPT (NPT).
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