Kathmandu to MDT
-11h 45mKathmandu
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MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and MDT (Mountain 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.
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.
About Kathmandu
WikipediaKathmandu 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.
Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).
Time Conversion Guide: Kathmandu to MDT
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. MDT runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00. That puts Kathmandu 11 hours 45 minutes behind MDT — a difference of -11h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 9:15 PM in MDT on the previous day. Midnight in Kathmandu is 12:15 PM in MDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to MDT time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | MDT (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:15 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:15 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:15 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:15 AM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to MDT time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to MDT: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 10:15 PM in MDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h 45m gap: Kathmandu and MDT 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 MDT is 9:15 PM in Kathmandu.
- Coordinating a Kathmandu-based team with MDT 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 NPT" 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 Kathmandu takes the early slot, the next week MDT 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 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.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and MDT
With a -11h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. MDT opens at 9:00 AM MDT, which is 9:15 PM in Kathmandu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and MDT have no shared working hours because of the -11h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Kathmandu is 11 hours 45 minutes behind MDT (NPT UTC+05:45 → MDT UTC-06:00). 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
MDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and MDT?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 11 hours 45 minutes behind MDT (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -11h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to MDT time?
Add -11h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 9:15 PM in MDT (previous day).
What time is it in MDT right now?
MDT uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call MDT from Kathmandu?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kathmandu, which is 1:15 AM in MDT.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or MDT?
Kathmandu is 11 hours 45 minutes behind MDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 12:15 AM in MDT.
Do Kathmandu and MDT use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while MDT uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Denver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–MDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -11h 45m offset between Kathmandu and MDT is fixed all year.
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 MDT?
Not normally. The -11h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and MDT?
MDT is -11h 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 MDT in?
MDT 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 MDT timezone?
Major cities in the MDT timezone include Denver, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Boise.
What is the UTC offset for MDT?
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MST.
What should I know about the MDT timezone?
MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00). Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in MDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -11h 45m later in MDT (MDT).
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