One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+6 every day of the year.
Bangladesh at a glance
| Capital | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+6 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
Which time zone Bangladesh uses
Bangladesh uses a single IANA time zone, Asia/Dhaka.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dhaka | --:-- | UTC+6 | Not observed | Dhaka, Chittagong, Gazipur |
Clock changes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 2009.
Current time in cities in Bangladesh
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | Dhaka Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Chittagong | Chittagong | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Gazipur | Dhaka Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Khulna | Khulna Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Rangpur | Rangpur Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Rajshahi | Rajshahi Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Comilla | Chittagong | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Mohammadpur | Rajshahi Division | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
| Hāthazāri | Chittagong | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka |
Time in Bangladesh compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Bangladesh, it is 10:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:00 PM in Sydney and 7:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
Daylight across Bangladesh
Days in Dhaka last between 10 hours 40 minutes and 13 hours 36 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Bangladesh
These countries read the same time as Bangladesh today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Bangladesh
- Convert a time to or from Bangladesh: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dhaka to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bangladesh and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Bangladesh have?
One: Asia/Dhaka, at UTC+6 all year.
Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2009.
What is the time difference between Bangladesh and New York?
Bangladesh is 11 hours ahead of New York in January and 10 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bangladesh does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.