Chittagong keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chittagong and your time
Chittagong at a glance
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Chittagong |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 22.34° N, 91.83° E |
Chittagong time zone and clock changes
Local time in Chittagong is UTC+6 year round, under the Asia/Dhaka rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2009, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Bangladesh keeps the same time, so Chittagong reads the same clock as Dhaka.
Clock changes in Chittagong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chittagong for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chittagong and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Chittagong 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
Chittagong never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Chittagong
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Day length barely moves in Chittagong, from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Chittagong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:09 AM | 6:40 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Chittagong
Chittagong lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Chittagong
Distance is not the same as time: Agartala (India) lies just 176 km (109 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes behind Chittagong.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnaphuli | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maijdi | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cox's Bazar | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Comilla | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barishal | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chandpur Sadar | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Agartala (India) | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Aizawl (India) | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chittagong in?
Chittagong uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Chittagong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chittagong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Chittagong and New York?
Chittagong 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 Chittagong does not.
Is Chittagong on the same time as Dhaka?
Yes. Chittagong and Dhaka both use UTC+6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chittagong?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
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.