NPT to EST Time Converter

Convert Nepal Time (NPT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9h 45m behind.

Kathmandu · Nepal Time
10:49:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:45 · UTC+05:45
New York · Eastern Standard Time
01:04:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: NPT (Kathmandu)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NPT (Nepal Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while NPT does not. The 9.75-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can NPT and EST meet?

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EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Kathmandu (NPT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 NPT (08:15–08:15 EST).

Hour-by-hour NPT to EST conversion table

NPT time (Kathmandu)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed14:15 TueEST working
01:00 Wed15:15 TueEST working
02:00 Wed16:15 TueEST working
03:00 Wed17:15 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed18:15 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed19:15 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed20:15 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed21:15 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed22:15 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed23:15 TueNPT working
10:00 Wed00:15 WedNPT working
11:00 Wed01:15 WedNPT working
12:00 Wed02:15 WedNPT working
13:00 Wed03:15 WedNPT working
14:00 Wed04:15 WedNPT working
15:00 Wed05:15 WedNPT working
16:00 Wed06:15 WedNPT working
17:00 Wed07:15 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed08:15 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed09:15 WedEST working
20:00 Wed10:15 WedEST working
21:00 Wed11:15 WedEST working
22:00 Wed12:15 WedEST working
23:00 Wed13:15 WedEST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Nepal Time (NPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kathmandu
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:45
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:45
Major cities in this zone
Kathmandu
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Kathmandu and New York

Kathmandu
Sunrise
05:17
Sunset
18:45
Solar noon
12:01
Daylight
13h 28m
New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

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Looking for local time? See time in Kathmandu or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NPT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 9h 45m behind NPT (Nepal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NPT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
NPT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NPT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 NPT (08:15–08:15 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Kathmandu (NPT), it is 02:15 Wed in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NPT and EST?+
NPT maps to "Asia/Kathmandu" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kathmandu ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Kathmandu (NPT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 9h 45m behind NPT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NPT and EST?+
NPT is UTC+05:45 (GMT+5:45) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both NPT and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between NPT and EST is 18:00–18:00 NPT.