Cairo to Kathmandu
+2h 45mCairo
EESTSOURCEKathmandu
NPTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and NPT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and NPT (Nepal Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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 Cairo
WikipediaCairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
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: Cairo and Kathmandu
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. That puts Cairo 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 Cairo it is 11:45 AM in Kathmandu. Midnight in Cairo is 2:45 AM in Kathmandu.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to Kathmandu time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | 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 Cairo to Kathmandu time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to Kathmandu: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 12:45 PM in Kathmandu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and Kathmandu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:15 PM EEST time (11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT). That is roughly 5 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Cairo-based team with Kathmandu contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 45m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need Kathmandu colleagues present.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +2h 45m gap.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 Cairo and Kathmandu
Both Cairo and Kathmandu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST, 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
Cairo and Kathmandu share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Cairo is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu (EEST UTC+03:00 → NPT UTC+05:45). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kathmandu?
Cairo (EEST, 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 Cairo time to Kathmandu time?
Add +2h 45m to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo 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 Cairo.
What is the best time to call Kathmandu from Cairo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:15 PM EEST — that maps to 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Cairo or Kathmandu?
Cairo is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Kathmandu. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 2:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Do Cairo and Kathmandu use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Asia/Kathmandu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–Kathmandu difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Kathmandu is not, so the +2h 45m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Cairo's time zone?
EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EEST, Cairo's zone?
EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between Cairo and Kathmandu?
Not normally. The +2h 45m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is +2h 45m from Cairo.
What timezone is Cairo in?
Cairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
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 Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
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 Cairo and Kathmandu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET 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 Cairo and Kathmandu?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while Kathmandu uses NPR (रू). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and Kathmandu compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Kathmandu has approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and Kathmandu?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Kathmandu is famous for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square.
Do Cairo and Kathmandu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). The +2h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 Cairo, what time is it in Kathmandu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is +2h 45m later in Kathmandu (NPT).
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