Rajshahi runs on UTC+6 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Rajshahi and your time
Rajshahi at a glance
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajshahi Division |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC offset now | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
| Coordinates | 24.37° N, 88.60° E |
Which time zone Rajshahi uses
Rajshahi 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 Rajshahi reads the same clock as Dhaka.
Clock changes in Rajshahi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rajshahi for 2026 or 2027.
Rajshahi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Rajshahi: the clock reads 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 |
Rajshahi 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.
Daylight in Rajshahi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Rajshahi is at 5:17 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:58 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Rajshahi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:18 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:45 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Rajshahi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Rajshahi: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Rajshahi
Distance is not the same as time: Berhampore (India) lies just 46 km (29 mi) away, yet its clock is 30 minutes behind Rajshahi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puthia | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Natore | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nawabganj | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berhampore (India) | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Mohammadpur | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Naogaon | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kushtia | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pabna | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rajshahi in?
Rajshahi uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6 all year.
Does Rajshahi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Rajshahi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2009 and now stays on UTC+6 all year.
What is the time difference between Rajshahi and New York?
Rajshahi 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 Rajshahi does not.
Is Rajshahi on the same time as Dhaka?
Yes. Rajshahi and Dhaka both use UTC+6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rajshahi?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 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.