What is the time difference between NPT and ICT?

Indochina Time (ICT) is 1 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal Time (NPT). NPT uses a UTC offset of UTC+5:45, while ICT uses UTC+7. For example, when it's 9:00 AM in NPT, it's 10:15 AM in ICT. This difference remains constant year-round since neither timezone observes daylight saving time. Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour of the day.

How do I convert NPT to ICT?

To convert NPT to ICT, add 1 hours and 15 minutes to the NPT time. For example, 9:00 AM NPT is 10:15 AM ICT, and 5:00 PM NPT is 6:15 PM ICT. Since neither timezone observes DST, this conversion stays the same all year. You can also use the interactive converter above for quick, accurate results.

What time is it in ICT when it's noon in NPT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in NPT, it's 1:15 PM in ICT. This is because ICT is 1 hours and 15 minutes ahead of NPT. Similarly, when it's 6:00 PM in NPT, it's 7:15 PM in ICT. This relationship is constant throughout the year. The color-coded conversion table above shows every hour mapped between both timezones.

How many hours ahead is ICT from NPT?

ICT is 1 hours and 15 minutes ahead of NPT. This means when it's 9:00 AM in NPT, it's 10:15 AM in ICT, and when it's midnight in NPT, it's 1:15 AM in ICT. This offset is constant throughout the year since neither timezone uses daylight saving time. The conversion table above provides a complete hour-by-hour mapping.

Is ICT ahead or behind NPT?

ICT is ahead of NPT by 1 hours and 15 minutes. Clocks in ICT show a later time than NPT, meaning the day starts earlier in ICT relative to NPT. For example, when it's morning in NPT, it's later in the morning in ICT. This difference stays the same year-round.

Does NPT observe daylight saving time?

No, Nepal Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+5:45 remains the same year-round, which simplifies time conversions. Regions using NPT keep their clocks unchanged regardless of the season.

Does ICT observe daylight saving time?

No, Indochina Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+7 remains the same year-round, making time conversions to ICT more predictable. Countries and regions in this timezone keep their clocks unchanged regardless of the season.

What is the best time to call from NPT to ICT?

The best time for a call between NPT and ICT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. To reach someone in ICT during their work day, call between 7:45 AM and 3:45 PM your NPT time. Avoid calling too early or late, as the 1 hours and 15 minutes difference means your evening could be their late night. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones, making it easy to find the ideal time.

Do NPT and ICT ever have the same time?

No, NPT and ICT are always 1 hours and 15 minutes apart and never display the same clock time simultaneously. Neither timezone observes DST, so the difference is constant year-round with no seasonal variation. The 1 hours and 15 minutes offset is determined by their fixed positions relative to the Prime Meridian (UTC). You can always rely on this consistent difference when planning across these timezones.

NPT to ICT Converter

Convert Nepal Time to Indochina Time. See the hour-by-hour conversion table below.

Timezone Details

Kathmandu

6:32 AM

Friday, April 3, 2026

Kathmandu (UTC+05:45)

Indochina Time

7:47 AM

Friday, April 3, 2026

ICT (UTC+07:00)

Difference: +1h 15m

ICT DST: No

24-Hour Overview

Kathmandu — 24-hour overview

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ICT — 24-hour overview

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External Resources

Indochina Time on Wikipedia IANA Time Zone Database