Nepal to Tokyo
+3h 15mNepal
NPTSOURCETokyo
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and JST (Japan 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.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
Understanding the +3h 15m Gap: Nepal vs Tokyo
Nepal runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Nepal 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Tokyo — a difference of +3h 15m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nepal it is 12:15 PM in Tokyo. Midnight in Nepal is 3:15 AM in Tokyo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nepal to Tokyo time conversion table
| Nepal (NPT) | Tokyo (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:15 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:15 AM | next day |
Why people convert Nepal to Tokyo time
- Scheduling a call from Nepal to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in Nepal lands at 1:15 PM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Nepal and Tokyo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:45 PM NPT time (12:15 PM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 4 hours 45 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nepal viewers need 12:15 PM in Tokyo to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:45 PM 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 +3h 15m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:45 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Nepal and need Tokyo colleagues present.
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 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between Nepal and Tokyo
Both Nepal and Tokyo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:45 PM NPT, which is 12:15 PM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 45 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Nepal and Tokyo overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Nepal is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Tokyo (NPT UTC+05:45 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:45 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nepal and Tokyo?
Nepal (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +3h 15m.
How do I convert Nepal time to Tokyo time?
Add +3h 15m to Nepal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nepal is 12:15 PM in Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h 15m offset from Nepal.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Nepal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:45 PM NPT — that maps to 12:15 PM–5:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Nepal or Tokyo?
Nepal is 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in Nepal it is 3:15 PM in Tokyo.
Do Nepal and Tokyo use different time zones?
Nepal (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nepal–Tokyo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h 15m offset between Nepal and Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Not normally. The +3h 15m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Nepal and Tokyo?
Tokyo is +3h 15m from Nepal.
What timezone is Nepal in?
Nepal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
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 JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in Nepal, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nepal (NPT), it is +3h 15m later in Tokyo (JST).
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