WET to Kathmandu
+5h 45mWET
WETSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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).
WET to Kathmandu Time Difference – Complete Guide
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts WET 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +5h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 2:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in WET is 5:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to Kathmandu time conversion table
| WET (WET) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:45 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:45 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert WET to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from WET to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 3:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM WET time (2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a WET-based team with Kathmandu contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h 45m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:15 AM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
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).
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).
Best time to call between WET and Kathmandu
Both WET and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:15 AM WET, which is 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and Kathmandu overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
WET is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (WET UTC+00:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:15 AM WET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and Kathmandu?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +5h 45m.
How do I convert WET time to Kathmandu time?
Add +5h 45m to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 2:45 PM in Kathmandu.
What time is it in Kathmandu right now?
Kathmandu uses NPT at UTC+05:45. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h 45m offset from WET.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM WET — that maps to 2:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or Kathmandu?
WET is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 5:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do WET and Kathmandu use different time zones?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h 45m offset between WET and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WET's time zone?
WET also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WET, WET's zone?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between WET and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +5h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +5h 45m from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
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).
Which cities are in the NPT timezone?
Major cities in the NPT timezone include Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar.
What is the UTC offset for NPT?
Nepal Time (NPT) is at UTC+05:45.
What should I know about the NPT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +5h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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