Kathmandu to Toronto
-9h 45mKathmandu
NPTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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).
About Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Understanding the -9h 45m Gap: Kathmandu vs Toronto
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kathmandu 9 hours 45 minutes behind Toronto — a difference of -9h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 11:15 PM in Toronto on the previous day. Midnight in Kathmandu is 2:15 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Kathmandu to Toronto time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:15 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:15 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:15 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:15 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:15 AM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 12:15 AM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h 45m gap: Kathmandu and Toronto 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 Toronto is 11:15 PM in Kathmandu.
- Coordinating a Kathmandu-based team with Toronto 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 -9h 45m gap is not.
- With a -9h 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 Toronto does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. 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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Toronto
With a -9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Toronto opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 11:15 PM in Kathmandu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Toronto have no shared working hours because of the -9h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Kathmandu is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Toronto (NPT UTC+05:45 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Toronto?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -9h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Toronto time?
Add -9h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 11:15 PM in Toronto (previous day).
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Kathmandu?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kathmandu, which is 3:15 AM in Toronto.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or Toronto?
Kathmandu is 9 hours 45 minutes behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 2:15 AM in Toronto.
Do Kathmandu and Toronto use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the -9h 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 Toronto?
Not normally. The -9h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Toronto?
Toronto is -9h 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 Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
What are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-9h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Toronto?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Toronto compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Toronto?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Kathmandu and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -9h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -9h 45m later in Toronto (EST).
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