Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kathmandu uses the NPR (₨) and İzmir uses the TRY (₺). Language shifts too — Nepali in Kathmandu, Turkish in İzmir. Be careful behind the wheel: Kathmandu drives on the left, İzmir on the right.
- Country
- Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR · ₨)
- Language
- Nepali
- Calling code
- +977
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Turkey
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY · ₺)
- Language
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kathmandu and İzmir?
Kathmandu is 2.7 hours behind İzmir. Kathmandu runs on GMT+5:45 and İzmir on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 5 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Kathmandu from İzmir?
About 5,460 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 55m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Kathmandu and İzmir use?
Kathmandu uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR, ₨); İzmir uses the Turkish lira (TRY, ₺). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Kathmandu from İzmir?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +977, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Kathmandu and İzmir?
Kathmandu primarily speaks Nepali; İzmir speaks Turkish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kathmandu and İzmir drive on the same side of the road?
No. Nepal drives on the left, Turkey on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.