NPT (Nepal Time) is UTC+5:45, all year. It is used in Kathmandu.
Who uses NPT
| IANA time zone | Uses NPT | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kathmandu | All year | Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bharatpur |
Convert NPT to other time zones
NPT is a fixed offset, so these conversions do not change with the seasons. What changes is which abbreviation a region is using on a given date.
| Zone | UTC offset | When it is 12:00 NPT |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC+0 | 6:15 AM |
| GMT | UTC+0 | 6:15 AM |
| EST | UTC−5 | 1:15 AM |
| EDT | UTC−4 | 2:15 AM |
| CST | UTC−6 | 12:15 AM |
| MST | UTC−7 | 11:15 PM (previous day) |
| PST | UTC−8 | 10:15 PM (previous day) |
| CET | UTC+1 | 7:15 AM |
| CEST | UTC+2 | 8:15 AM |
| EET | UTC+2 | 8:15 AM |
| MSK | UTC+3 | 9:15 AM |
| GST | UTC+4 | 10:15 AM |
| IST | UTC+5:30 | 11:45 AM |
| ICT | UTC+7 | 1:15 PM |
| JST | UTC+9 | 3:15 PM |
| AEST | UTC+10 | 4:15 PM |
| AEDT | UTC+11 | 5:15 PM |
Tools for time in NPT
- Convert a time to or from NPT: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kathmandu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in NPT and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What is NPT in UTC?
NPT is UTC+5:45. To get UTC, subtract 5 hours 45 minutes from NPT time.
What time is 12:00 NPT in UTC?
12:00 NPT is 6:15 AM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.