Current time in Dhaka

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dhaka's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Does Dhaka observe daylight saving time?

No, Bangladesh stays on UTC+06 year-round, so there's no clock shifts to worry about—your meeting times stay consistent all year.

How does the fixed +06 offset help global teams?

It makes coordination simple—Dhaka doesn’t spring forward or fall back, so you can schedule recurring calls without seasonal adjustments muddying the calendar.

What’s the workday like in Dhaka?

Business hours typically start early, often around 9 AM, taking advantage of the morning hours when the city is most alert and traffic is slightly more manageable.

How’s daylight timed in Dhaka?

Being close to the tropics, sunrise and sunset don’t swing wildly throughout the year, giving the city a fairly consistent daily cycle of about 11–13 hours of daylight.

Is Dhaka busy around the clock?

While official work hours wrap up by early evening, the city’s markets, food stalls, and tea shops keep buzzing well into the night, so don’t be surprised if dinner meetings happen late.

Any tips for calling Dhaka from abroad?

Just remember it’s six hours ahead of UTC—so when it’s 9 AM in London, it’s already 3 PM in Dhaka, often a sweet spot for afternoon catch-ups before the workday winds down.