Nairobi to Kathmandu
+2h 45mNairobi
EATSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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 Nairobi
WikipediaNairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
Nairobi National Park is the only national park within a capital city, with lions visible against the skyline.
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).
Everything You Need to Know About Nairobi and Kathmandu Time
Nairobi runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Nairobi 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +2h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi it is 11:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Nairobi is 2:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Nairobi to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Nairobi (EAT) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:45 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:45 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:45 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:45 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:45 PM | same day |
Why people convert Nairobi to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Nairobi to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Nairobi lands at 12:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Nairobi and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:15 PM EAT time (11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nairobi viewers need 11:45 AM in Kathmandu to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:15 PM if the event is anchored to Nairobi.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 45m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Nairobi and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
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 Nairobi and Kathmandu
Both Nairobi and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EAT, which is 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 5 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Nairobi and Kathmandu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:15 PM EAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Nairobi is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (EAT UTC+03:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Nairobi (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +2h 45m.
How do I convert Nairobi time to Kathmandu time?
Add +2h 45m to Nairobi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nairobi is 11:45 AM 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 +2h 45m offset from Nairobi.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Nairobi?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:15 PM EAT — that maps to 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Nairobi or Kathmandu?
Nairobi is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Nairobi it is 2:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do Nairobi and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Nairobi (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nairobi–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 45m offset between Nairobi and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Nairobi's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Nairobi's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +2h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +2h 45m from Nairobi.
What timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
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 Nairobi?
Standard business hours in Nairobi are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT.
What are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Nairobi and Kathmandu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Nairobi works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT and Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT (+2h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Nairobi uses KES (KSh) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Nairobi and Kathmandu compare in size?
Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.4 million (metro: 6.5 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).
What are the major landmarks in Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.
Do Nairobi and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Nairobi has the NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The +2h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
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 Nairobi, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nairobi (EAT), it is +2h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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