Nepal to New York
-9h 45mNepal
NPTSOURCENew York
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 New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Time Conversion Guide: Nepal to New York
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Nepal 9 hours 45 minutes behind New York — a difference of -9h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 11:15 PM in New York on the previous day. Midnight in Nepal is 2:15 PM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while Nepal does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Nepal to New York time conversion table
| Nepal (NPT) | New York (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 Nepal to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 12:15 AM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h 45m gap: Nepal and New York 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 New York is 11:15 PM in Nepal.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nepal viewers need 11:15 PM in New York to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:45 AM if the event is anchored to Nepal.
- 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 Nepal takes the early slot, the next week New York does.
- New York: 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 Nepal and New York
With a -9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New York opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 11:15 PM in Nepal, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and New York have no shared working hours because of the -9h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nepal is 9 hours 45 minutes behind New York (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
Nepal
Does not observe DST
New York
☀ 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 Nepal and New York?
Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 9 hours 45 minutes behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -9h 45m.
How do I convert Nepal time to New York time?
Add -9h 45m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 11:15 PM in New York (previous day).
What time is it in New York right now?
New York 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 Nepal.
What is the best time to call New York from Nepal?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nepal, which is 3:15 AM in New York.
Which is behind, Nepal or New York?
Nepal is 9 hours 45 minutes behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 2:15 AM in New York.
Do Nepal and New York use different time zones?
Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Nepal is not, so the -9h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 New York?
Not normally. The -9h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Nepal and New York?
New York is -9h 45m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
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 Nepal, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is -9h 45m later in New York (EST).
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