Current Time in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
BSTUTC+6
Dhaka time zone
Time Zone
Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)
IANA: Asia/Dhaka
UTC Offset
UTC+6
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
23.71° N, 90.41° E
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka to New York | -10 hours | |
| Dhaka to London | -5 hours | |
| Dhaka to Dubai | -2 hours | |
| Dhaka to New Delhi | -30 minutes | |
| Dhaka to Tokyo | +3 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Dhaka. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Dhaka
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka is on Bangladesh Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Dhaka), which is BST (UTC+6) all year.
Does Dhaka observe daylight saving time?
No. Dhaka does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on BST (UTC+6) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 10 hours behind Dhaka. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhaka?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 5:57 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Bangladesh on the same time as Dhaka?
Yes. Bangladesh uses a single time zone, so Dhaka has the same local time as the rest of the country.