World Clock
Bangladesh

Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Bangladesh

Q: What time is it in Bangladesh right now?

Bangladesh spans 1 timezone: BST. Use the live clocks on this page for the exact local time in each major city.

Q: How many timezones does Bangladesh have?

Bangladesh uses 1 timezone: BST. Not all regions observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.

Q: Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?

DST rules vary by region within Bangladesh. The live timezone badge next to each city clock on this page reflects the current offset — whether standard or daylight saving time is active right now.

Q: When is the best time to call someone in Bangladesh?

Aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in the specific city you are calling. Because Bangladesh spans 1 timezone, the right call window depends on the city, not just the country. Use the Best Time to Call calculator for an exact overlap window.

Live clocks for every Bangladesh city — UTC offsets, DST status, and inter-city time gaps.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Full Dhaka Details

Bangladesh's Timezone System Explained

Bangladesh operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) year-round — a single timezone covering the entire country with no daylight saving time. Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and all other Bangladeshi cities use UTC+6.

The UTC+6 offset places Bangladesh 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30) and 1 hour behind Myanmar (MMT, UTC+6:30). It is one of the few countries on a whole-number UTC offset in the region where half-hour offsets are common.

Key time differences from Dhaka (BST): London (GMT) is 6 hours behind in winter, 5 hours behind during BST. New York (EST) is 11 hours behind. Mumbai (IST) is 30 minutes behind. Singapore (SGT) is 2 hours ahead. Beijing (CST) is 2 hours ahead.

Bangladesh Cities by Timezone

1 timezone · 5 cities · live times

BST

5 cities

Time differences may shift seasonally when cities observe different daylight saving schedules.

Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 7, 2026

Country timezone data, DST policies, and city assignments verified against the IANA Time Zone Database (tzdata). Updated whenever DST rules or political boundaries change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Timezones, DST rules, and scheduling in Bangladesh

What time is it in Bangladesh right now?

Bangladesh spans 1 timezone — BST — so there is no single answer. The live clocks above show the exact time in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.

How many timezones does Bangladesh have?

Bangladesh uses a single timezone: BST. The whole country follows the same clock year-round.

Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?

No. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time. The timezone is fixed at a single offset year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

What is the time difference between Bangladesh and India?

Dhaka (BST, UTC+6) is 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Neither country observes DST — this gap is permanent year-round. Bangladesh is also 30 minutes behind Myanmar (MMT, UTC+6:30).

What is the time difference between Bangladesh and the UK?

Dhaka (BST, UTC+6) is 6 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and 5 hours during British Summer Time. Since Bangladesh has no DST, the gap changes only when the UK adjusts its clocks.

Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?

No. Bangladesh uses BST (Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+6) year-round. Note: the abbreviation 'BST' is shared with British Summer Time — but Bangladesh's BST is UTC+6 and is a fixed, permanent offset.

When is the best time to call someone in Bangladesh?

Aim for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time in the specific city. Because Bangladesh spans 1 timezones, the overlap window from your location differs between cities. Open any city page above for its full scheduling guide.

How accurate are the live clocks on this page?

All clocks update every second using your browser's timezone engine with current DST rules applied automatically. The displayed times match the official local time in each city — no manual refresh needed.