Current Time in Bangladesh
Bangladesh uses Bangladesh Standard Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
BSTUTC+6
Bangladesh time zone
Bangladesh Standard Time
Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)
--:--UTC+6- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Dhaka, Chattogram
IANA time zone: Asia/Dhaka.
Major cities in Bangladesh
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh to New York | -10 hours | |
| Bangladesh to London | -5 hours | |
| Bangladesh to Dubai | -2 hours | |
| Bangladesh to New Delhi | -30 minutes | |
| Bangladesh to Tokyo | +3 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Bangladesh: FAQs
What time zone is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) all year.
Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Bangladesh and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 10 hours behind Bangladesh. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Dhaka, the capital?
Dhaka is on Bangladesh Standard Time, currently BST (UTC+6). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Dhaka page.