Kathmandu to CAT
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NPT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
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.
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: Kathmandu and CAT
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Kathmandu 3 hours 45 minutes behind CAT — a difference of -3h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 5:15 AM in CAT. Midnight in Kathmandu is 8:15 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to CAT time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 6:15 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT). That is roughly 4 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Kathmandu viewers need 5:15 AM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:45 AM if the event is anchored to Kathmandu.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h 45m gap is not.
- Block 12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need CAT colleagues present.
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 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.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and CAT
Both Kathmandu and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT, which is 9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT. That gives roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and CAT overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Kathmandu is 3 hours 45 minutes behind CAT (NPT UTC+05:45 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 12:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and CAT?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 3 hours 45 minutes behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -3h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to CAT time?
Add -3h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 5:15 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call CAT from Kathmandu?
Call between 12:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:15 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or CAT?
Kathmandu is 3 hours 45 minutes behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 8:15 AM in CAT.
Do Kathmandu and CAT use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h 45m offset between Kathmandu and CAT 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 CAT?
Not normally. The -3h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and CAT?
CAT is -3h 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 CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -3h 45m later in CAT (CAT).
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