MDT to NPT
+11h 45mMDT
MDTSOURCENPT
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MDT – Mountain Daylight Time
UTC-06:00Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Mountain Time Zone, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00).
- •Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
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 MDT and NPT Time
MDT runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00. NPT runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts MDT 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT — a difference of +11h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in MDT it is 8:45 PM in NPT. Midnight in MDT is 11:45 AM in NPT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
MDT to NPT time conversion table
| MDT (MDT) | NPT (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 MDT to NPT time
- Scheduling a call from MDT to NPT: a 10:00 AM start in MDT lands at 9:45 PM in NPT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h 45m gap: MDT 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 8:45 PM in MDT.
- Coordinating a MDT-based team with NPT 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 MDT" 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 MDT takes the early slot, the next week NPT does.
About MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is observed during summer months in the Mountain Time Zone, except in Arizona which stays on MST year-round. MDT aligns with Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00.
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 MDT and NPT
With a +11h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NPT opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 8:45 PM in MDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
MDT and NPT have no shared working hours because of the +11h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
MDT is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT (MDT 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
MDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
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 MDT and NPT?
MDT (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +11h 45m.
How do I convert MDT time to NPT time?
Add +11h 45m to MDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in MDT is 8:45 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 +11h 45m offset from MDT.
What is the best time to call NPT from MDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in MDT, which is 12:45 AM in NPT.
Which is ahead, MDT or NPT?
MDT is 11 hours 45 minutes ahead of NPT. When it is 12:00 PM in MDT it is 11:45 PM in NPT.
Does daylight saving time affect the MDT–NPT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h 45m offset between MDT and NPT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share MDT's time zone?
MDT also covers Denver, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Boise.
Which countries use MDT, MDT's zone?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta).
Is there a day difference between MDT and NPT?
Not normally. The +11h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between MDT and NPT?
NPT is +11h 45m from MDT.
What timezone is MDT in?
MDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NPT in?
NPT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta).
Does MDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, MDT switches to MST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about MDT?
MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00). Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
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 MDT, what time is it in NPT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in MDT (MDT), it is +11h 45m later in NPT (NPT).
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