Kathmandu to Lagos
-4h 45mKathmandu
NPTSOURCELagos
WATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NPT and WAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NPT (Nepal Time) and WAT (West 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.
WAT – West Africa Time
UTC+01:00West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
- •WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
- •Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.
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 Lagos
WikipediaLagos operates on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. As Africa's largest city and Nigeria's economic hub, Lagos is the center of African fintech innovation.
Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and Africa's largest city.
Everything You Need to Know About Kathmandu and Lagos Time
Kathmandu runs on Nepal Time (NPT) at UTC+05:45. Lagos runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts Kathmandu 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lagos — a difference of -4h 45m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kathmandu it is 4:15 AM in Lagos. Midnight in Kathmandu is 7:15 PM in Lagos. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Kathmandu to Lagos time conversion table
| Kathmandu (NPT) | Lagos (WAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:15 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:15 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:15 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:15 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:15 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:15 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:15 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:15 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:15 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:15 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kathmandu to Lagos time
- Scheduling a call from Kathmandu to Lagos: a 10:00 AM start in Kathmandu lands at 5:15 AM in Lagos, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kathmandu and Lagos are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT time (9:00 AM–12:15 PM WAT). That is roughly 3 hours 15 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Kathmandu viewers need 4:15 AM in Lagos to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 4:45 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 -4h 45m gap is not.
- Block 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kathmandu and need Lagos 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 WAT (West Africa Time)
West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).
Best time to call between Kathmandu and Lagos
Both Kathmandu and Lagos sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:45 PM–5:00 PM NPT, which is 9:00 AM–12:15 PM WAT. That gives roughly 3 hours and 15 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kathmandu and Lagos overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lagos (NPT UTC+05:45 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 1:45 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 Lagos?
Kathmandu (NPT, UTC+05:45) is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lagos (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -4h 45m.
How do I convert Kathmandu time to Lagos time?
Add -4h 45m to Kathmandu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kathmandu is 4:15 AM in Lagos.
What time is it in Lagos right now?
Lagos uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h 45m offset from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to call Lagos from Kathmandu?
Call between 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM NPT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:15 PM WAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kathmandu or Lagos?
Kathmandu is 4 hours 45 minutes behind Lagos. When it is 12:00 PM in Kathmandu it is 7:15 AM in Lagos.
Do Kathmandu and Lagos use different time zones?
Kathmandu (Nepal) uses NPT at UTC+05:45, while Lagos (Nigeria) uses WAT at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kathmandu and Africa/Lagos.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kathmandu–Lagos difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h 45m offset between Kathmandu and Lagos 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 Lagos?
Not normally. The -4h 45m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lagos?
Lagos is -4h 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 Lagos in?
Lagos operates on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. As Africa's largest city and Nigeria's economic hub, Lagos is the center of African fintech innovation.
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 Lagos?
Standard business hours in Lagos are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kathmandu and Lagos?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kathmandu works 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM NPT and Lagos works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT (-4h 45m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kathmandu and Lagos?
Kathmandu uses NPR (रू) while Lagos uses NGN (₦). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kathmandu and Lagos compare in size?
Kathmandu has a population of approximately 1.4 million (metro: 3.0 million), while Lagos has approximately 15.4 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kathmandu and Lagos?
Kathmandu is known for Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square. Lagos is famous for Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, National Museum.
Do Kathmandu and Lagos have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kathmandu has the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) and Lagos has the NGX (Nigerian Exchange). The -4h 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 WAT timezone?
Major cities in the WAT timezone include Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
What is the UTC offset for WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is at UTC+01:00.
What should I know about the WAT timezone?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
When is it midnight in Kathmandu, what time is it in Lagos?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kathmandu (NPT), it is -4h 45m later in Lagos (WAT).
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