Current Time in Dhaka
Bangladesh · BST · UTC+6:00
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Asia/Dhaka
Timezone Details
| Timezone | BST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+6:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Dhaka |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Population | 10.3 million |
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About Dhaka Time Zone (BST)
Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) year-round. Note: In this context BST means Bangladesh Standard Time, not British Summer Time. Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Key fact: Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of UTC — 30 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 2 hours behind Bangkok (ICT).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Dhaka with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dhaka Time
What time is it in Dhaka right now? +
The current time in Dhaka, Bangladesh is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Dhaka is in the BST timezone (UTC+6:00).
What timezone is Dhaka in? +
Dhaka is in the BST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Dhaka. The UTC offset is +6:00 (year-round).Does Dhaka observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Dhaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+6:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Dhaka? +
Dhaka's UTC offset is UTC+6:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and London? +
Dhaka (BST) is UTC+6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of UTC — 30 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 2 hours behind Bangkok (ICT).
How do I convert Dhaka time to UTC? +
To convert Dhaka time to UTC, subtract UTC+6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Dhaka and the UTC offset is UTC+6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Dhaka in? +
Dhaka is located in Asia. It is the 10.3 million population city in Bangladesh.
What is the IANA timezone name for Dhaka? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Dhaka is
Asia/Dhaka. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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