Time in Bangladesh
It is 11:38 PM on September 12, 2026 in Dhaka. All of Bangladesh runs on Asia/Dhaka (Bangladesh Standard Time), UTC+06:00. Bangladesh does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Bangladesh right now?
Which time zones does Bangladesh use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dhaka | UTC+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time | Not observed | Dhaka | 135 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 135 cities our database places in a time zone in Bangladesh, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Dialing code
- +880
- Local time
- UTC+06:00
Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?
No. Dhaka stays on Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Bangladesh from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Dhaka | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Dhaka today?
Major cities in Bangladesh
16 of 135 cities
Time in Bangladesh: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Bangladesh?
Dhaka is on UTC+06:00 right now (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh has one time zone, Asia/Dhaka, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Bangladesh have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Bangladesh, Asia/Dhaka, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Bangladesh?
They do not change. Dhaka stays on Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Bangladesh and the United States?
Dhaka is 10:00 ahead of New York and 13:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Bangladesh during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. Dhaka and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in Dhaka?
Today the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 6:06 PM, local time in Dhaka. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.