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Current Time in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Dhaka in?

Dhaka is located in Asia. It is the 10.3 million population city in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh · BST · UTC+6:00

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Asia/Dhaka

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 of Bangladesh, uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) year-round. One of the world's most densely populated cities and the economic heart of Bangladesh.

Key fact: Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of UTC and 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata (IST).

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 and 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata (IST).

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.

What time is sunrise in Dhaka today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Dhaka are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Dhaka's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Dhaka? +

Sunset times in Dhaka are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Dhaka? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Dhaka to London, Dhaka to New York, Dhaka to Dubai, Dhaka to Tokyo.