Current Time in Bangladesh
Bangladesh uses Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Bangladesh below.
Time across Bangladesh
5 cities trackedBangladesh is in a single time zone — Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| DhakaCapital | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka · +06:00DAC |
| Chittagong | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka · +06:00CGP |
| Sylhet | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka · +06:00ZYL |
| Khulna | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka · +06:00 |
| Rajshahi | --:-- | Asia/Dhaka · +06:00RJH |
Public Holidays in Bangladesh
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 | Language Martyrs' Day | — | public |
| Mar 26 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Apr 14 | Bengali New Year | — | public |
| May 1 | May Day | — | public |
| May 23 | Buddha Purnima | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Aug 15 | National Mourning Day | — | public |
| Oct 12 | Durga Puja | — | public |
| Dec 16 | Victory Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
Dhaka vs the World
Current time difference between Dhaka, Bangladesh and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Dhaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | 10h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 5h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 2h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | 2h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 3h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 PM | UTC+10 | 4h behind |
Business Hours in Dhaka (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Dhaka, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Dhaka | 5:00 PM in Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| London | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Dubai | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Singapore | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Sydney | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh uses Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Bangladesh right now?
The current time in Dhaka is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Bangladesh does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 1 time zone (Asia/Dhaka).
What is Bangladesh's UTC / GMT offset?
Bangladesh is in Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Bangladesh?
Yes — the whole of Bangladesh shares one time zone (Asia/Dhaka, UTC+06:00).
What is the time difference between Bangladesh and India?
Bangladesh (UTC+06:00) is 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.