Toronto to Kathmandu
+9h 45mToronto
EDTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Understanding the +9h 45m Gap: Toronto vs Kathmandu
Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Toronto 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +9h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 6:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Toronto is 9:45 AM in Kathmandu.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Toronto to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Toronto (EDT) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:45 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:45 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:45 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:45 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert Toronto to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Toronto to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Toronto lands at 7:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h 45m gap: Toronto and Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu is 6:45 PM in Toronto.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Toronto is 5:45 AM in Kathmandu makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" 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 Toronto takes the early slot, the next week Kathmandu does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +9h 45m gap.
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.
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).
Best time to call between Toronto and Kathmandu
With a +9h 45m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Kathmandu opens at 9:00 AM NPT, which is 6:45 PM in Toronto, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Toronto and Kathmandu have no shared working hours because of the +9h 45m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Toronto is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (EDT UTC-04:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). 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
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Kathmandu?
Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +9h 45m.
How do I convert Toronto time to Kathmandu time?
Add +9h 45m to Toronto local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Toronto is 6:45 PM in Kathmandu.
What time is it in Kathmandu right now?
Kathmandu uses NPT at UTC+05:45. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h 45m offset from Toronto.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Toronto?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h 45m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Toronto, which is 10:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Which is ahead, Toronto or Kathmandu?
Toronto is 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Toronto it is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do Toronto and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are America/Toronto and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Toronto–Kathmandu 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 Toronto's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.
Which countries use EDT, Toronto's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.
Is there a day difference between Toronto and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +9h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +9h 45m from Toronto.
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 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 are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Toronto and Kathmandu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (+9h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Toronto and Kathmandu?
Toronto uses CAD (C$) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Toronto and Kathmandu compare in size?
Toronto has a population of approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).
What are the major landmarks in Toronto and Kathmandu?
Toronto is known for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.
Do Toronto and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The +9h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?
EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EST?
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.
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Toronto, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Toronto (EST), it is +9h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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