Time Difference Between New York and Kathmandu

The time difference between New York and Kathmandu is 9 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 21:45 in Kathmandu. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Kathmandu uses Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

Kathmandu is 9 hours and 45 minutes ahead of New York — 9 hours and 45 minutes
New York, United States
16:58:41
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Kathmandu, Nepal
02:43:41
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545

Time Zone Details: New York vs Kathmandu

Detail New York Kathmandu
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAsia/Kathmandu
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+5:45
AbbreviationEDT+0545
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesNepal
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours and 45 minutes gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between New York and Kathmandu. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Kathmandu or late evenings in New York tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from New York time to Kathmandu time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

New York Kathmandu
00:00 09:45 Night
01:00 10:45 Night
02:00 11:45 Night
03:00 12:45 Night
04:00 13:45 Night
05:00 14:45 Night
06:00 15:45
07:00 16:45
08:00 17:45
09:00 18:45
10:00 19:45
11:00 20:45
12:00 21:45
13:00 22:45
14:00 23:45
15:00 00:45 (+1 day)
16:00 01:45 (+1 day)
17:00 02:45 (+1 day)
18:00 03:45 (+1 day)
19:00 04:45 (+1 day)
20:00 05:45 (+1 day)
21:00 06:45 (+1 day)
22:00 07:45 (+1 day) Night
23:00 08:45 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while Kathmandu is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Kathmandu?

The time difference is 9 hours and 45 minutes. Kathmandu is 9 hours and 45 minutes ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from New York to Kathmandu?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert New York time to Kathmandu time?

Add 9 hours and 45 minutes to New York time to get Kathmandu time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.