The current local time in Bangladesh is shown above. Bangladesh operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) with a UTC offset of UTC+6.
Major cities including Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, and Rajshahi all follow the same national time zone.
Bangladesh uses a single time zone across the entire country, making time coordination simple nationwide.
Bangladesh follows Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) throughout the year and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dhaka
- Region: South Asia
- Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+6
- Daylight Saving Time: No
- Population: About 170 million
- Language: Bengali (Bangla)
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Time Difference from Major Cities
- Bangladesh ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 4–5 hours ahead, depending on Australian Daylight Saving Time.
- Bangladesh ↔ New York: New York is usually 11 hours behind Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh ↔ London: London is usually 6 hours behind Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh ↔ Dubai: Dubai is usually 2 hours behind Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is usually 3 hours ahead of Bangladesh.
Time differences may vary slightly during Daylight Saving Time transition weeks.
Daylight Saving Time
Bangladesh does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country remains on UTC+6 throughout the year, maintaining a consistent national time.
Best Time to Call Bangladesh from Abroad
If you are calling Bangladesh from:
- Australia (Sydney): Best time is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney time, corresponding to morning in Bangladesh.
- United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM UK time reaches Bangladesh in the afternoon.
- United States (New York): 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST corresponds to morning in Bangladesh.
Typical business hours in Bangladesh are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh follows Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) which is UTC+6.
Does Bangladesh observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Bangladesh keeps the same time throughout the year.
Is Bangladesh the same time as India?
No. Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India.
Where is Bangladesh Located?
Bangladesh is located in South Asia, bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. The country also has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
What is Bangladesh Famous For?
Bangladesh is known for its rich culture, vibrant cities, and fertile river landscapes.
Bangladesh is famous for:
- The Sundarbans mangrove forest, home to the Bengal tiger
- Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world
- Large river systems including the Ganges and Brahmaputra
- Traditional Bengali culture, festivals, and cuisine
- Textile and garment industries
- Beautiful rural landscapes and river deltas
Because of its cultural heritage and river-based geography, Bangladesh is one of the most unique countries in South Asia.
Additional Note
Since Bangladesh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, international time differences may change when other countries adjust their clocks seasonally.
