Dhaka keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dhaka and your time
Dhaka at a glance
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Dhaka Division |
| Capital of | Bangladesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 23.71° N, 90.41° E |
Time zone in Dhaka
Dhaka follows the Asia/Dhaka time zone and stays on UTC+6 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2009; the tz database lists no change after that.
Dhaka is the capital, and all of Bangladesh keeps this time.
Clock changes in Dhaka, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dhaka for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Dhaka is
When it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka, 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 | 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 |
Because Dhaka keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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.
Daylight in Dhaka
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Dhaka runs from 10 hours 40 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 36 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:50 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Dhaka
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 40 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dhaka
Dhaka lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dhaka
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dhaka.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazipur | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narsingdi | 39 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaliakair | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Farīdpur | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chandpur Sadar | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nogor Noluakot | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagarpur Union | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ashuganj Bazar | 72 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Bangladesh
All time zones and cities in Bangladesh
Plan around the time in Dhaka
- Convert a time to or from Dhaka: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Dhaka and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Dhaka use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dhaka last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and New York?
Dhaka 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 Dhaka does not.
How long is the longest day in Dhaka?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 40 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.