NPT to CST
-11h 45mNPT
NPTSOURCECST
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and CST (Central 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.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
Time Conversion Guide: NPT to CST
NPT runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. CST runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. That puts NPT 11 hours 45 minutes behind CST — a difference of -11h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NPT it is 9:15 PM in CST on the previous day. Midnight in NPT is 12:15 PM in CST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
NPT to CST time conversion table
| NPT (NPT) | CST (CST) | 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 NPT to CST time
- Scheduling a call from NPT to CST: a 10:00 AM start in NPT lands at 10:15 PM in CST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h 45m gap: NPT and CST 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 CST is 9:15 PM in NPT.
- Watching a live event or market open: NPT viewers need 9:15 PM in CST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:45 AM if the event is anchored to NPT.
- 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 NPT takes the early slot, the next week CST 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 CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between NPT and CST
With a -11h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CST opens at 9:00 AM CST, which is 9:15 PM in NPT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
NPT and CST have no shared working hours because of the -11h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
NPT is 11 hours 45 minutes behind CST (NPT UTC+05:45 → CST 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
NPT
Does not observe DST
CST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NPT and CST?
NPT (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 11 hours 45 minutes behind CST (CST, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -11h 45m.
How do I convert NPT time to CST time?
Add -11h 45m to NPT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NPT is 9:15 PM in CST (previous day).
What time is it in CST right now?
CST uses CST 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 NPT.
What is the best time to call CST from NPT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NPT, which is 1:15 AM in CST.
Which is behind, NPT or CST?
NPT is 11 hours 45 minutes behind CST. When it is 12:00 PM in NPT it is 12:15 AM in CST.
Does daylight saving time affect the NPT–CST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -11h 45m offset between NPT and CST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share NPT's time zone?
NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
Which countries use NPT, NPT's zone?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Is there a day difference between NPT and CST?
Not normally. The -11h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between NPT and CST?
CST is -11h 45m from NPT.
What timezone is NPT in?
NPT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CST in?
CST 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 CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in NPT, what time is it in CST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NPT (NPT), it is -11h 45m later in CST (CST).
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