Current local time in Dhaka, Bangladesh
UTC+06:00 · UTC+06:00 · Bangladesh Standard Time
About Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh uses the Bangladesh Standard Time time zone (Asia/Dhaka), currently UTC+06:00. It is the capital of Bangladesh. Population: about 10,356,500.
| Country: | Bangladesh |
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| Coordinates: | 23°43′N / 90°24′E |
| Population: | 10,356,500 |
| Currency: | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) |
| Languages: | Bengali |
| Country calling code: | +880 |
Time zone in Dhaka
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Dhaka |
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| Time zone name: | Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Dhaka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dhaka today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:27 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:35 – 17:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+06:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dhaka
- London+5 hDhaka is 5 hours ahead of London
- New York+10 hDhaka is 10 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+5 hDhaka is 5 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dhaka time
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dhaka (Bangladesh Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+06:00.
Does Dhaka observe daylight saving time?
Dhaka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and London?
Right now Dhaka is 5 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and New York?
Right now Dhaka is 10 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.