Kathmandu is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York during EST, and 9 hours 45 minutes ahead during EDT. When it's 9:00 AM in New York (winter), it's 7:45 PM in Kathmandu. Nepal does not observe DST.
Nepal is one of few countries with a 45-minute offset (UTC+5:45), making it unique for scheduling. New York switches between EST and EDT while Nepal stays on NPT year-round.
Morning NY works! 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM NY (winter) corresponds to 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM Kathmandu. Morning NY catches Kathmandu's evening.
Kathmandu is Nepal's capital and gateway to the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. Qatar Airways and Emirates (via hubs) connect to NYC. Popular with trekkers and home to a growing Nepali-American community.