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Kathmandu to Chile

-8h 45m

Kathmandu

NPTSOURCE

Nepal · UTC+05:45

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Chile

CLST

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH03

MM15

03:15 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Kathmandu

Chile

12:00 AM

3:15 PM-1

2:00 AM

5:15 PM-1

4:00 AM

7:15 PM-1

6:00 AM

9:15 PM-1

8:00 AM

11:15 PM-1

10:00 AM

1:15 AM

12:00 PM

3:15 AM

2:00 PM

5:15 AM

4:00 PM

7:15 AM

6:00 PM

9:15 AM

8:00 PM

11:15 AM

10:00 PM

1:15 PM

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

NPT and CLST on the World Map

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

NPT Zone

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CLST Zone

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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

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT on Wikipedia

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 →

Understanding the -8h 45m Gap: Kathmandu vs Chile

Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Chile runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kathmandu 8 hours 45 minutes behind Chile — a difference of -8h 45m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 12:15 AM in Chile. Midnight in Kathmandu is 3:15 PM in Chile.Chile observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Kathmandu to Chile time conversion table

Kathmandu (NPT)	Chile (CLST)	Day
12:00 AM	3:15 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	9:15 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	10:15 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	11:15 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	12:15 AM	same day
12:00 PM	3:15 AM	same day
3:00 PM	6:15 AM	same day
5:00 PM	8:15 AM	same day
6:00 PM	9:15 AM	same day
9:00 PM	12:15 PM	same day

Why people convert Kathmandu to Chile time

Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Chile: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 1:15 AM in Chile, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -8h 45m gap: Kathmandu and Chile 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 Chile is 12:15 AM in Kathmandu.
Watching a live event or market open: Kathmandu viewers need 12:15 AM in Chile to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:45 AM if the event is anchored to Kathmandu.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h 45m gap is not.
With a -8h 45m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Kathmandu takes the early slot, the next week Chile does.
Chile: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between Kathmandu and Chile

With a -8h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Chile opens at 9:00 AM CLST, which is 12:15 AM in Kathmandu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Kathmandu and Chile have no shared working hours because of the -8h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Kathmandu is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Chile (NPT UTC+05:45 → CLST UTC-03:00). 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

Kathmandu

Does not observe DST

Chile

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Chile?

Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Chile (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -8h 45m.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Chile time?

Add -8h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 12:15 AM in Chile.

What time is it in Chile right now?

Chile uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h 45m offset from Kathmandu.

What is the best time to call Chile from Kathmandu?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kathmandu, which is 4:15 AM in Chile.

Which is behind, Kathmandu or Chile?

Kathmandu is 8 hours 45 minutes behind Chile. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 3:15 AM in Chile.

Do Kathmandu and Chile use different time zones?

Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Chile (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Chile difference?

Yes at the moment: Chile is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the -8h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Kathmandu's time zone?

NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.

Which countries use NPT, Kathmandu's zone?

NPT is used in Nepal.

Is there a day difference between Kathmandu and Chile?

Not normally. The -8h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Chile?

Chile is -8h 45m from Kathmandu.

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 timezone is Chile in?

Chile operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Kathmandu?

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

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 CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.