Nepal to CDT
-10h 45mNepal
NPTSOURCECDT
CDTGreen 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.
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.
CDT – Central Daylight Time
UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
Comparing Time Zones: Nepal and CDT
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Nepal 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT — a difference of -10h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 10:15 PM in CDT on the previous day. Midnight in Nepal is 1:15 PM in CDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nepal to CDT time conversion table
| Nepal (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 Nepal to CDT time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to CDT: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal 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: Nepal 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 Nepal.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nepal viewers need 10:15 PM in CDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:45 AM if the event is anchored to Nepal.
- 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 Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Nepal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and CDT have no shared working hours because of the -10h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nepal 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
Nepal
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 Nepal and CDT?
Nepal (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 Nepal time to CDT time?
Add -10h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal 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 Nepal.
What is the best time to call CDT from Nepal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nepal, which is 2:15 AM in CDT.
Which is behind, Nepal or CDT?
Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes behind CDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 1:15 AM in CDT.
Do Nepal and CDT use different time zones?
Nepal (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 Nepal–CDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h 45m offset between Nepal and CDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Nepal's time zone?
NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
Which countries use NPT, Nepal's zone?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Is there a day difference between Nepal and CDT?
Not normally. The -10h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Nepal and CDT?
CDT is -10h 45m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CDT in?
CDT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NPT (Nepal Time)?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Does NPT observe daylight saving time?
No, NPT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:45 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the CDT timezone?
Major cities in the CDT timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Winnipeg, Nashville.
What is the UTC offset for CDT?
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CST.
What should I know about the CDT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Nepal, what time is it in CDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is -10h 45m later in CDT (CDT).
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