Morocco to Kathmandu
+4h 45mMorocco
UTC+01:00SOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
UTC+01:00 and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (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).
Everything You Need to Know About Morocco and Kathmandu Time
Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Morocco 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu — a difference of +4h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Morocco it is 1:45 PM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Morocco is 4:45 AM in Kathmandu. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Morocco to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Morocco (UTC+01:00) | Kathmandu (NPT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:45 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:45 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:45 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:45 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:45 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:45 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:45 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:45 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:45 AM | next day |
Why people convert Morocco to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Morocco to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 2:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Morocco and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:15 PM UTC+01:00 time (1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 3 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Kathmandu local time against Morocco keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +4h 45m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM UTC+01:00" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h 45m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:15 PM UTC+01:00 as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Morocco and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
- Morocco: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +4h 45m gap.
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 Morocco and Kathmandu
Both Morocco and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:15 PM UTC+01:00, which is 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT. That gives roughly 3 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Morocco and Kathmandu overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Morocco is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:15 PM UTC+01:00. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Morocco
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Morocco and Kathmandu?
Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45). The gap is currently +4h 45m.
How do I convert Morocco time to Kathmandu time?
Add +4h 45m to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 1:45 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 +4h 45m offset from Morocco.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Morocco?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:15 PM UTC+01:00 — that maps to 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Morocco or Kathmandu?
Morocco is 4 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 4:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do Morocco and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Morocco–Kathmandu difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h 45m offset between Morocco and Kathmandu is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Morocco's time zone?
UTC+01:00 also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use UTC+01:00, Morocco's zone?
UTC+01:00 is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Morocco and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +4h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Morocco and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +4h 45m from Morocco.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco 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 Morocco, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Morocco (WET), it is +4h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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