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Anchorage to Kathmandu

+13h 45m

Anchorage

AKDTSOURCE

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kathmandu

NPT

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH01

MM45

(next day)01:45 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Anchorage

Kathmandu

12:00 AM

1:45 PM

2:00 AM

3:45 PM

4:00 AM

5:45 PM

6:00 AM

7:45 PM

8:00 AM

9:45 PM

10:00 AM

11:45 PM

12:00 PM

1:45 AM+1

2:00 PM

3:45 AM+1

4:00 PM

5:45 AM+1

6:00 PM

7:45 AM+1

8:00 PM

9:45 AM+1

10:00 PM

11:45 AM+1

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

AKDT and NPT on the World Map

The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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NPT Zone

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AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key 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.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

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

About Anchorage

Wikipedia

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

Population:287,000

Metro:398,000

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST

Currency:USD ($)

Key Landmarks

Anchorage MuseumTony Knowles Coastal TrailFlattop MountainAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterShip Creek

Did You Know?

Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.

Learn more about AKDT timezone →

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 →

Comparing Time Zones: Anchorage and Kathmandu

Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Anchorage 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +13h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 10:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Anchorage is 1:45 PM in Kathmandu.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Anchorage to Kathmandu time conversion table

Anchorage (AKDT)	Kathmandu (NPT)	Day
12:00 AM	1:45 PM	same day
6:00 AM	7:45 PM	same day
7:00 AM	8:45 PM	same day
8:00 AM	9:45 PM	same day
9:00 AM	10:45 PM	same day
12:00 PM	1:45 AM	next day
3:00 PM	4:45 AM	next day
5:00 PM	6:45 AM	next day
6:00 PM	7:45 AM	next day
9:00 PM	10:45 AM	next day

Why people convert Anchorage to Kathmandu time

Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 11:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +13h 45m gap: Anchorage and Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu is 10:45 PM in Anchorage.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Anchorage is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h 45m gap is not.
With a +13h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Kathmandu does.
Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +13h 45m gap.

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 Anchorage and Kathmandu

With a +13h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Kathmandu opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 10:45 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Anchorage and Kathmandu have no shared working hours because of the +13h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Anchorage is 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (AKDT UTC-08:00 → 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

Anchorage

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Kathmandu

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Kathmandu?

Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +13h 45m.

How do I convert Anchorage time to Kathmandu time?

Add +13h 45m to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 10:45 PM in Kathmandu.

What time is it in Kathmandu right now?

Kathmandu 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 +13h 45m offset from Anchorage.

What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Anchorage?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 2:45 AM in Kathmandu.

Which is ahead, Anchorage or Kathmandu?

Anchorage is 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 1:45 AM in Kathmandu.

Do Anchorage and Kathmandu use different time zones?

Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Kathmandu.

Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Kathmandu difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the +13h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?

AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.

Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?

AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).

Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Kathmandu?

Sometimes. The +13h 45m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Kathmandu.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is +13h 45m from Anchorage.

What timezone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

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.

What are the business hours in Anchorage?

Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.

What are the business hours in Kathmandu?

Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Kathmandu?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (+13h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Anchorage and Kathmandu?

Anchorage uses USD ($) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Anchorage and Kathmandu compare in size?

Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).

What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Kathmandu?

Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.

Do Anchorage and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?

Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The +13h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.