Current Time in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

BST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Dhaka

UTC Offset

UTC+6

Country

Bangladesh (BD)

Location Details

Coordinates

23.8103°, 90.4125°

Population

8.9M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) — 8 km

Nearby Cities

• Chittagong — Bangladesh
• Almaty — Kazakhstan
• Bangalore — India
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Chennai — India
• Colombo — Sri Lanka
• Delhi — India
• Hanoi — Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Dhaka in?

Dhaka is in the BST time zone (Asia/Dhaka), which is UTC+6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Dhaka observe Daylight Saving Time?

Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Dhaka?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Dhaka?

Dhaka has a UTC offset of UTC+6. This means it is 6 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Dhaka?

Dhaka is served by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).