Hāthazāri runs on UTC+6 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hāthazāri and your time
Hāthazāri at a glance
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Chittagong |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 22.51° N, 91.81° E |
Time zone in Hāthazāri
Hāthazāri 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.
All of Bangladesh keeps the same time, so Hāthazāri reads the same clock as Dhaka.
Clock changes in Hāthazāri, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hāthazāri for 2026 or 2027.
Hāthazāri time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Hāthazāri 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 Hāthazāri 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Hāthazāri
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Being in the tropics, Hāthazāri sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 31 minutes) is only 2 hours 46 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 45 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:08 AM and 6:35 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Hāthazāri
| 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 31 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 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hāthazāri
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hāthazāri: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Hāthazāri
Only 158 km (98 mi) away, Agartala in India is 30 minutes behind Hāthazāri. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittagong | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karnaphuli | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maijdi | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cox's Bazar | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Comilla | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chandpur Sadar | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barishal | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Agartala (India) | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
More cities in Bangladesh
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Tools for time in Hāthazāri
- Convert a time to or from Hāthazāri: 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 Hāthazāri and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hāthazāri in?
Hāthazāri uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Hāthazāri use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hāthazāri last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Hāthazāri and New York?
Hāthazāri 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 Hāthazāri does not.
Is Hāthazāri on the same time as Dhaka?
Yes. Hāthazāri and Dhaka both use UTC+6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hāthazāri?
About 13 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 45 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.