CST to Nepal
+11h 45mCST
CSTSOURCENepal
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (Central Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
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.
CST vs Nepal: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
CST runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts CST 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal — a difference of +11h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CST it is 8:45 PM in Nepal. Midnight in CST is 11:45 AM in Nepal. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CST to Nepal time conversion table
| CST (CST) | Nepal (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:45 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:45 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:45 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert CST to Nepal time
- Scheduling a call from CST to Nepal: a 10:00 AM start in CST lands at 9:45 PM in Nepal, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h 45m gap: CST and Nepal 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 Nepal is 8:45 PM in CST.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Nepal local time against CST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +11h 45m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h 45m gap is not.
- With a +11h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week CST takes the early slot, the next week Nepal does.
About CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
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 CST and Nepal
With a +11h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Nepal opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 8:45 PM in CST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
CST and Nepal have no shared working hours because of the +11h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
CST is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (CST UTC-06:00 → 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
CST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Nepal
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and Nepal?
CST (CST, UTC-06:00) is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +11h 45m.
How do I convert CST time to Nepal time?
Add +11h 45m to CST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CST is 8:45 PM in Nepal.
What time is it in Nepal right now?
Nepal 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 +11h 45m offset from CST.
What is the best time to call Nepal from CST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in CST, which is 12:45 AM in Nepal.
Which is ahead, CST or Nepal?
CST is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nepal. When it is 12:00 PM in CST it is 11:45 PM in Nepal.
Do CST and Nepal use different time zones?
CST uses CST at UTC-06:00, while Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Chicago and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the CST–Nepal difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h 45m offset between CST and Nepal is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CST's time zone?
CST also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis and 6 more.
Which countries use CST, CST's zone?
CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and 1 more.
Is there a day difference between CST and Nepal?
Not normally. The +11h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CST and Nepal?
Nepal is +11h 45m from CST.
What timezone is CST in?
CST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CST (Central Standard Time)?
CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and 3 more countries.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CST switches to CDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
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 CST, what time is it in Nepal?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CST (CST), it is +11h 45m later in Nepal (NPT).
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