NPT to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 15, 2025

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Nepal Standard Time (NPT)

UTC+5:45 • Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

India Standard Time (IST)

UTC+5:30 • New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (NPT): +5:45

UTC Offset (IST): +5:30

DST Status: --

NPT Time: --

IST Time: --

Time Format:

Current NPT: --:--:--

Current IST: --:--:--

🌍 NPT is UTC+5:45 and IST is UTC+5:30, making NPT 15 minutes ahead of IST. Both time zones remain constant year-round with no daylight saving changes.

NPT to IST Conversion Guide

What is NPT to IST Conversion?

NPT to IST conversion helps you translate time between Nepal Standard Time and India Standard Time. NPT is UTC+5:45 and IST is UTC+5:30, making NPT exactly 15 minutes ahead of IST. Both time zones remain constant throughout the year with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Time Zone Information

Nepal Standard Time (NPT): Used throughout Nepal with UTC+5:45 offset. Adopted in 1986 when Nepal advanced from IST by 15 minutes.

India Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India with UTC+5:30 offset. Covers the entire Indian subcontinent from a single time zone.

Time Difference: NPT is consistently 15 minutes ahead of IST throughout the year.

No Daylight Saving Time

Constant Offset: Both NPT and IST maintain their UTC offsets year-round without any seasonal adjustments

Stable Difference: The 15-minute time difference between NPT and IST never changes

Simplicity: No need to consider seasonal time changes when converting between these zones

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

NPT 9:00 AM → IST 8:45 AM

NPT 5:00 PM → IST 4:45 PM

Standard office hours conversion

Meeting Times

NPT 10:30 AM → IST 10:15 AM

NPT 2:15 PM → IST 2:00 PM

Cross-border coordination times

Travel Scheduling

NPT 6:00 AM → IST 5:45 AM

NPT 11:30 PM → IST 11:15 PM

Flight and transport timing

Media & Broadcasting

NPT 8:00 PM → IST 7:45 PM

NPT 12:00 PM → IST 11:45 AM

TV shows and live events

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• NPT to IST: Subtract 15 minutes from Nepal time to get India time

• IST to NPT: Add 15 minutes to India time to get Nepal time

• Nepal is one of only three countries with a 45-minute UTC offset

• Both countries share close cultural and economic ties, making time coordination important

• The time difference is small enough that business hours often overlap significantly

• Nepal adopted its unique time zone in 1986 to assert national identity

Nepal-India Time Converter

Whether you're managing a remote team across South Asia or just trying to catch your friend's call at the right moment, the time difference between Nepal and India can sneak up on you. This calculator lets you convert between Nepal Standard Time (NPT) and India Standard Time (IST) instantly. To make things clearer, here's a table showing which countries fall under each of these two time zones.

Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45)	India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
🇳🇵 Nepal	🇮🇳 India 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Why this 15-minute tool makes a big difference

It's easy to think a 15-minute difference isn't a big deal. But if you’re coordinating meetings, scheduling a webinar, or catching a flight, even a small mismatch can throw everything off. Unlike time zones that are a full hour apart, this one is just tricky enough to cause confusion, especially since both countries skip daylight saving. This calculator makes it simple. You enter a date and time in one zone, and it instantly tells you what that translates to in the other.

How to use the calculator without missing a beat

Step-by-step basics

Pick the input time zone (Nepal or India) from the dropdown at the top.
Select the date and time you want to convert.
Click “Convert Time” or check “Auto Convert” so it updates as you type.
Your converted time will appear on the right, along with date, difference, and offset.

Use the “Now” and “Swap” buttons

If you want to convert the current moment, just hit “Now.” Need to switch the direction, say from IST to NPT? Click “Swap” and the inputs flip accordingly.

Resetting is just a click away

Click “Reset” anytime to go back to default values, which are based on the current time in Nepal.

Customize the view for your needs

The calculator includes several handy options tucked into the “Conversion Settings” area:

Auto Convert: Updates results as you change date or time—no extra clicks needed.
Daylight Saving Aware: Kept on by default, though it's not relevant here as neither NPT nor IST observes DST.
Show UTC Offset: Lets you display the exact UTC offset if that helps with planning.
Show Seconds: Adds seconds to your time output for high-precision work.

Common reasons people use this tool

Picture someone in Butwal, Nepal coordinating with an NGO office in Chennai, India. A call scheduled at 9:00 AM NPT needs to happen at 8:45 AM IST. Multiply that across several meetings, flights, and project deadlines and you’ll see how even a 15-minute gap matters. This converter takes out the guesswork.

Quick answers to common questions

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes, it has an awareness toggle, but both NPT and IST don’t use daylight saving, so the offset never changes.

Is the time difference ever more than 15 minutes?

Nope. It's always 15 minutes, all year long.

Can I see both 12-hour and 24-hour formats?

Yes. Click the button labeled “12 Hour” or “24 Hour” to switch between formats on the fly.

Will it work if I don’t pick a date or time?

No. If either is missing, the converter resets. Use the “Now” button to auto-fill both.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts?

You can. Press space or enter to convert, “S” to swap, “N” for now, “R” to reset, and “F” to toggle time format.

Get your timing right, every single time

This NPT-IST time converter isn’t just a niche tool. It’s a small but solid way to avoid frustration, rescheduling, or missed calls. That 15-minute difference won’t trip you up again, whether you’re planning your day or syncing across borders. Time might be Universal, but this tool makes it personal.