CAT to Kathmandu
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NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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).
Comparing Time Zones: CAT and Kathmandu
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts CAT 3 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +3h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 12:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in CAT is 3:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to Kathmandu time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:45 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:45 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:45 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert CAT to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 1:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:15 PM CAT time (12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 4 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Kathmandu local time against CAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +3h 45m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h 45m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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 CAT and Kathmandu
Both CAT and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT, which is 12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and Kathmandu overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
CAT is 3 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (CAT UTC+02:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and Kathmandu?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +3h 45m.
How do I convert CAT time to Kathmandu time?
Add +3h 45m to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 12:45 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 +3h 45m offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from CAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:15 PM CAT — that maps to 12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CAT or Kathmandu?
CAT is 3 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 3:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do CAT and Kathmandu use different time zones?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Harare and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h 45m offset between CAT and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +3h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CAT and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +3h 45m from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is +3h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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