Nepal to AKST
-14h 45mNepal
NPTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and AKST (Alaska 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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
Comparing Time Zones: Nepal and AKST
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Nepal 14 hours 45 minutes behind AKST — a difference of -14h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 6:15 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Nepal is 9:15 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nepal to AKST time conversion table
| Nepal (NPT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:15 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:15 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:15 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:15 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:15 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:15 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:15 AM | same day |
Why people convert Nepal to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 7:15 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h 45m gap: Nepal and AKST 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 AKST is 6:15 PM in Nepal.
- Coordinating a Nepal-based team with AKST 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 -14h 45m gap is not.
- With a -14h 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 AKST 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 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).
Best time to call between Nepal and AKST
With a -14h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 6:15 PM in Nepal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -14h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nepal is 14 hours 45 minutes behind AKST (NPT UTC+05:45 → AKST UTC-09:00). 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nepal and AKST?
Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 14 hours 45 minutes behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -14h 45m.
How do I convert Nepal time to AKST time?
Add -14h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 6:15 PM in AKST (previous day).
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -14h 45m offset from Nepal.
What is the best time to call AKST from Nepal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nepal, which is 10:15 PM in AKST.
Which is behind, Nepal or AKST?
Nepal is 14 hours 45 minutes behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 9:15 PM in AKST.
Do Nepal and AKST use different time zones?
Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h 45m offset between Nepal and AKST 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 AKST?
Sometimes. The -14h 45m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Nepal already falls on the in AKST.
What is the time difference between Nepal and AKST?
AKST is -14h 45m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST 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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Nepal, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is -14h 45m later in AKST (AKST).
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