KST to NPT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 16, 2025

| |

Korean Standard Time (KST)

UTC+9 • Seoul, Busan, Pyongyang

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Nepal Time (NPT)

UTC+5:45 • Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar

--:--:--

Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (KST): +9

UTC Offset (NPT): +5:45

DST Status: --

KST Time: --

NPT Time: --

Time Format:

Current KST: --:--:--

Current NPT: --:--:--

🕐 KST is UTC+9 year-round. NPT is UTC+5:45 year-round - one of only three time zones with a 45-minute offset. Neither observes daylight saving.

KST to NPT Conversion Guide

What is KST to NPT Conversion?

KST to NPT conversion helps you translate time between Korean Standard Time and Nepal Time. KST is UTC+9 year-round with no daylight saving. NPT is UTC+5:45 year-round with no daylight saving. The time difference is consistently 3 hours and 15 minutes, with Korea being ahead of Nepal.

Time Zone Information

Korean Standard Time (KST): UTC+9 year-round. Used in South Korea and North Korea. Never changes for daylight saving.

Nepal Time (NPT): UTC+5:45 year-round. One of only three time zones globally with a 45-minute offset from UTC.

Consistent Difference: Korea is always 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal throughout the year.

Unique Time Zone Features

No Daylight Saving: Both countries maintain the same time offset year-round, making conversion simple

45-Minute Offset: Nepal is one of only three places worldwide using a 45-minute UTC offset (others are Chatham Islands and parts of Australia)

Historical Stability: Both time zones have remained stable for decades without recent changes

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

KST 9:00 AM → NPT 5:45 AM

KST 5:00 PM → NPT 1:45 PM

Standard working day conversion

Meeting Times

KST 2:00 PM → NPT 10:45 AM

KST 4:00 PM → NPT 12:45 PM

Good overlap times for calls

Early Morning

KST 7:00 AM → NPT 3:45 AM

KST 8:00 AM → NPT 4:45 AM

Early start times

Evening Hours

KST 7:00 PM → NPT 3:45 PM

KST 9:00 PM → NPT 5:45 PM

Evening coordination

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Korea is always exactly 3 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal

• Neither country observes daylight saving time, making conversions consistent year-round

• Nepal's 45-minute offset makes it unique - remember the quarter-hour difference

• Best meeting times are when Korea is 2-4 PM (Nepal 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM)

• Korean business hours (9 AM - 6 PM) overlap with Nepal's 5:45 AM - 2:45 PM

• When it's midnight in Korea, it's 8:45 PM the previous day in Nepal

KST to NPT Converter

Need to plan a video call between Seoul and Kathmandu? Whether you're scheduling a business check-in or just catching up with friends across borders, this KST to NPT time converter makes it all straightforward. Before we get into how to use it, here's a handy timezone reference chart showing which countries fall under Korean Standard Time (KST) and Nepal Time (NPT).

Korean Standard Time (UTC+9)	Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)
🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇵 North Korea	🇳🇵 Nepal

Why this converter is built for real-world use

Sometimes it’s just not enough to know there's a 3-hour-and-15-minute gap between Korea and Nepal. What if you’re trying to lock in a precise meeting time? What if it’s 10 PM in Seoul and you're wondering whether it's too late to call your friend in Pokhara? That’s where this tool comes in, it calculates exact hours and minutes across the two time zones without asking you to do math on the fly.

Start here: What the converter actually does

At its heart, this tool takes a specific date and time in either Korean Standard Time or Nepal Time and translates it to the other side. You choose the timezone you’re starting from, enter a date and time, and it tells you what that looks like in the other location. No guessing. No converting offsets in your head. No room for error.

Here’s how to use it step by step

1. Set your time and date

Enter the time and date in the top section. By default, it assumes you’re starting in KST. You can flip it to NPT with the “Swap” button if needed.

2. Choose your starting timezone

Use the dropdown to pick either Korea or Nepal. The headings and city examples will update automatically so you always know where you're working from.

3. Click “Convert Time”

Or just enable “Auto Convert” to make the result update as soon as you change the input. Once converted, the translated time shows up clearly in bold, alongside the converted date and full context.

4. Want to see it from right now?

Hit the “Now” button to instantly load the current local time for the selected timezone. Then hit convert to see what that looks like on the other side.

5. Flip it anytime

The “Swap” button flips the direction of conversion without erasing your input. Great for double-checking or testing what works best.

6. Reset if you need to start fresh

Use the “Reset” button to clear everything and jump back to the current time in Korea.

Extra controls to fine-tune your results

The tool comes with several toggles that give you extra control without getting in your way:

Auto Convert: Lets the converter update results immediately as you adjust time or date.
Daylight Saving Aware: This is on by default, but since KST and NPT don’t observe daylight saving, it stays consistent year-round.
Show UTC Offset: Want to see +9 or +5:45? Turn this on to display exact offsets next to each timezone label.
Show Seconds: Keeps the time display precise, down to the second. Great for tracking time-sensitive actions.
Toggle 12/24-Hour Format: Click the format button to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. Pick the view that works best for your brain.

Where you might actually use this

Let’s say you’re working remotely from Nepal and collaborating with a design team based in South Korea. Their working hours are 9 AM to 6 PM KST. You’re trying to slot in a call during your own morning hours so you're not running into dinner time. Use this converter to spot the overlap quickly. For example, if they’re ready at 2 PM in Seoul, that’s 10:45 AM for you in Kathmandu. That’s a solid middle ground.

Quick answers to what might trip you up

What if I don’t see a result? Make sure you’ve selected both a time and a date. Blank fields won’t convert.
Can I switch timezones back and forth? Absolutely. The swap function is built in and works instantly without deleting anything.
Why does Nepal have a weird offset? Nepal is one of just three time zones in the world with a 45-minute offset. It’s not a bug—it’s just how Nepal runs its clocks.
Will this ever change due to daylight saving? Not for these two countries. Both run on fixed time all year, which keeps things simple.

Keep your hours aligned across borders with zero guesswork

This tool isn’t just about crunching numbers, it’s about giving you clarity. Whether you’re handling business hours, planning family calls, or scheduling a late-night gaming session, it takes the mental math out of your planning. That way, you can spend less time converting and more time connecting.

KST to NPT Converter

Korean Standard Time (KST)

Conversion Settings

Nepal Time (NPT)

KST to NPT Conversion Guide

What is KST to NPT Conversion?

Time Zone Information

Unique Time Zone Features

Common Conversion Examples

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

KST to NPT Converter

Why this converter is built for real-world use

Start here: What the converter actually does

Here’s how to use it step by step

1. Set your time and date

2. Choose your starting timezone

3. Click “Convert Time”

4. Want to see it from right now?

5. Flip it anytime

6. Reset if you need to start fresh

Extra controls to fine-tune your results

Where you might actually use this

Quick answers to what might trip you up

Keep your hours aligned across borders with zero guesswork

Time Zone Converters:

Time now in these cities:

Time now in countries:

Time now in time zones: