Kathmandu to Cairo
-2h 45mKathmandu
NPTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and EEST (Eastern 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.
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.
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).
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.
Kathmandu to Cairo Time Difference – Complete Guide
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kathmandu 2 hours 45 minutes behind Cairo — a difference of -2h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 6:15 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Kathmandu is 9:15 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Kathmandu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Kathmandu to Cairo time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 7:15 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:45 AM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST). That is roughly 5 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kathmandu is 5:15 PM in Cairo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NPT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 45m gap is not.
- Block 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Cairo colleagues present.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. 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 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.
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Cairo
Both Kathmandu and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT, which is 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Cairo share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Cairo (NPT UTC+05:45 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 11:45 AM–5:00 PM NPT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Kathmandu
Does not observe DST
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Cairo?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -2h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Cairo time?
Add -2h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 6:15 AM in Cairo.
What time is it in Cairo right now?
Cairo uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Kathmandu?
Call between 11:45 AM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:15 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or Cairo?
Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 9:15 AM in Cairo.
Do Kathmandu and Cairo use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Cairo 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 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 Cairo?
Not normally. The -2h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Cairo?
Cairo is -2h 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 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 are the business hours in Kathmandu?
Standard business hours in Kathmandu are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT.
What are the business hours in Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-2h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Cairo?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Cairo compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Cairo?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Kathmandu and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -2h 45m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -2h 45m later in Cairo (EET).
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