CET to NPT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Nepal Time (NPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3h 45m ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
01:00:04
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Kathmandu · Nepal Time
04:45:04
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+5:45 · UTC+05:45

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: NPT (Kathmandu)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
NPT (Nepal Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while NPT does not. The 3.75-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and NPT meet?

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NPT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 CET (12:45–16:45 NPT).

Hour-by-hour CET to NPT conversion table

CET time (Paris)NPT time (Kathmandu)Status
00:00 Thu03:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu04:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu05:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu06:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu07:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu08:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu09:45 ThuNPT working
07:00 Thu10:45 ThuNPT working
08:00 Thu11:45 ThuNPT working
09:00 Thu12:45 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu13:45 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu14:45 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu15:45 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu16:45 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu17:45 ThuCET working
15:00 Thu18:45 ThuCET working
16:00 Thu19:45 ThuCET working
17:00 Thu20:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu21:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu22:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu23:45 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu00:45 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu01:45 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu02:45 FriOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Nepal Time (NPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kathmandu
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:45
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:45
Major cities in this zone
Kathmandu

Sun today in Paris and Kathmandu

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m
Kathmandu
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
18:46
Solar noon
12:01
Daylight
13h 29m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Kathmandu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and NPT right now?+
NPT (Nepal Time) is currently 3h 45m ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or NPT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. NPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and NPT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 CET (12:45–16:45 NPT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Kathmandu when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Paris (CET), it is 15:45 Thu in Kathmandu (NPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and NPT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. NPT maps to "Asia/Kathmandu". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Kathmandu?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Kathmandu (NPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NPT is 3h 45m ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and NPT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and NPT is UTC+05:45 (GMT+5:45). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and NPT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 CET.