Kathmandu to Lisbon
-4h 45mKathmandu
NPTSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and WEST (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NPT – Nepal Time
UTC+05:45Nepal Time (NPT, UTC+05:45) is the time zone for Nepal — one of the few offsets in the world set on a 45-minute increment.
- •Nepal Time is UTC+05:45 — a 45-minute offset, not a whole or half hour.
- •The 45-minute offset was adopted in 1986 to match Kathmandu's solar time.
- •Nepal does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India, despite sharing a long open border.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
About Kathmandu
WikipediaKathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.
Nepal Time (NPT) is one of only three timezones offset by 45 minutes (UTC+5:45).
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Time Conversion Guide: Kathmandu to Lisbon
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kathmandu 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lisbon — a difference of -4h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 4:15 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Kathmandu is 7:15 PM in Lisbon.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Kathmandu to Lisbon time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 5:15 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–12:15 PM WEST). That is roughly 3 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 3:15 PM in Lisbon makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h 45m gap is not.
- Block 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Lisbon colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About NPT (Nepal Time)
Nepal Time (NPT) runs at UTC+05:45, one of only a handful of time zones worldwide that are not a whole or half hour from UTC. Nepal set its offset to 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of UTC in 1986 to mark the country's position between the 75°E and 90°E meridians; Kathmandu's solar time sits just over 5 hours 41 minutes ahead of Greenwich, so the 45-minute offset tracks the sun more closely than either 5:30 or 6:00 would. Nepal does not observe daylight saving time, so NPT is fixed all year. The offset makes Nepal 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (UTC+05:30) and 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Dubai (UTC+04:00).
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Lisbon
Both Kathmandu and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT, which is 9:00 AM–12:15 PM WEST. That gives roughly 3 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Lisbon overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lisbon (NPT UTC+05:45 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lisbon?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -4h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Lisbon time?
Add -4h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 4:15 AM in Lisbon.
What time is it in Lisbon right now?
Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Kathmandu?
Call between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:15 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or Lisbon?
Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 7:15 AM in Lisbon.
Do Kathmandu and Lisbon use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Lisbon difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the -4h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Kathmandu's time zone?
NPT also covers Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
Which countries use NPT, Kathmandu's zone?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Is there a day difference between Kathmandu and Lisbon?
Not normally. The -4h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lisbon?
Lisbon is -4h 45m from Kathmandu.
What timezone is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time (NPT), one of the world's unique UTC+5:45 timezones. This 15-minute offset from India makes Nepal time distinctive for global coordination.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Lisbon?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET (-4h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Lisbon?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Lisbon uses EUR (€). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Lisbon compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Lisbon has approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Lisbon?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle.
Do Kathmandu and Lisbon have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon. The -4h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use NPT (Nepal Time)?
NPT is used in Nepal.
Does NPT observe daylight saving time?
No, NPT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:45 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about NPT?
Nepal Time is UTC+05:45 — a 45-minute offset, not a whole or half hour. The 45-minute offset was adopted in 1986 to match Kathmandu's solar time.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -4h 45m later in Lisbon (WET).
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