Kathmandu to Casablanca
-4h 45mKathmandu
NPTSOURCECasablanca
UTC+01:00Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and UTC+01:00 on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and UTC+01:00 (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).
Understanding the -4h 45m Gap: Kathmandu vs Casablanca
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Casablanca runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. That puts Kathmandu 4 hours 45 minutes behind Casablanca — 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 Casablanca. Midnight in Kathmandu is 7:15 PM in Casablanca. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to Casablanca time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Casablanca (UTC+01:00) | 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 Casablanca time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Casablanca: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 5:15 AM in Casablanca, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Casablanca are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–12:15 PM UTC+01:00). That is roughly 3 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Casablanca local time against Kathmandu keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h 45m offset.
- 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 Casablanca colleagues present.
- Casablanca: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. 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 Casablanca
Both Kathmandu and Casablanca 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 UTC+01:00. 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 Casablanca 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 Casablanca (NPT UTC+05:45 → UTC+01:00 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
Casablanca
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Casablanca?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Casablanca (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -4h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Casablanca time?
Add -4h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 4:15 AM in Casablanca.
What time is it in Casablanca right now?
Casablanca uses UTC+01:00 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 Casablanca from Kathmandu?
Call between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:15 PM UTC+01:00 and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or Casablanca?
Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Casablanca. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 7:15 AM in Casablanca.
Do Kathmandu and Casablanca use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Casablanca (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Africa/Casablanca.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Casablanca difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h 45m offset between Kathmandu and Casablanca is fixed all year.
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 Casablanca?
Not normally. The -4h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Casablanca?
Casablanca 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 Casablanca in?
Casablanca operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
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 Casablanca?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -4h 45m later in Casablanca (WET).
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