Khulna keeps UTC+6 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Khulna and your time
Khulna at a glance
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Khulna Division |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 22.81° N, 89.56° E |
Which time zone Khulna uses
The clocks in Khulna follow Asia/Dhaka and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2009. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+6.
Khulna is on the same time as the rest of Bangladesh, including the capital, Dhaka.
Clock changes in Khulna, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Khulna for 2026 or 2027.
Khulna time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Khulna 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 |
Khulna 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 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 Khulna
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Day length barely moves in Khulna, from 10 hours 44 minutes to 13 hours 32 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Khulna
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Khulna
Khulna 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.
Cities near Khulna
Only 75 km (46 mi) away, Basirhat in India is 30 minutes behind Khulna. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagerhat | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tungipara | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Satkhira | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jessore | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Basirhat (India) | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Bangaon (India) | 80 km (49 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Barishal | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Farīdpur | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Bangladesh
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Khulna in?
Khulna uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Khulna use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Khulna last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Khulna and New York?
Khulna 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 Khulna does not.
Is Khulna on the same time as Dhaka?
Yes. Khulna and Dhaka both use UTC+6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Khulna?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 44 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.