Time Difference Between Kathmandu and Cairo

The time difference between Kathmandu and Cairo is 2 hours and 45 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Kathmandu, it is 09:15 in Cairo. Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+5:45), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).

Cairo is 2 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu — 2 hours and 45 minutes
Kathmandu, Nepal
06:28:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+5:45 · +0545
Cairo, Egypt
03:43:38
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · EEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Kathmandu vs Cairo

Detail Kathmandu Cairo
Time Zone IDAsia/KathmanduAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+5:45UTC+3
Abbreviation+0545EEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryNepalEgypt
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Kathmandu and Cairo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:45–17:00 in Kathmandu  =  09:00–14:15 in Cairo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Kathmandu time to Cairo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Kathmandu Cairo
00:00 21:15 (-1 day) Night
01:00 22:15 (-1 day) Night
02:00 23:15 (-1 day) Night
03:00 00:15 Night
04:00 01:15 Night
05:00 02:15 Night
06:00 03:15
07:00 04:15
08:00 05:15
09:00 06:15
10:00 07:15
11:00 08:15
12:00 09:15 Overlap
13:00 10:15 Overlap
14:00 11:15 Overlap
15:00 12:15 Overlap
16:00 13:15 Overlap
17:00 14:15
18:00 15:15
19:00 16:15
20:00 17:15
21:00 18:15
22:00 19:15 Night
23:00 20:15 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time, while Kathmandu is on standard time. When Cairo switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Cairo?

The time difference is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Cairo is 2 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Kathmandu to Cairo?

The best window is between 11:45 and 17:00 Kathmandu time, which corresponds to 09:00–14:15 in Cairo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Kathmandu time to Cairo time?

Subtract 2 hours and 45 minutes from Kathmandu time to get Cairo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.