Current local time in Chittagong, Bangladesh
The live clock above shows the time in Chittagong. Chittagong is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6 right now.
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Chittagong |
| Population | about 4.2 million |
| Coordinates | 22.33° N, 91.80° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chittagong doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:39 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 5:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:27 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chittagong at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Chittagong sits at 91.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° E.
Chittagong time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chittagong |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 0.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 3 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chittagong |
|---|---|---|
| Comilla | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Barisal | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Agartala, India | 176 km (109 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Aizawl, India | 180 km (112 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Narayanganj | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Dhaka | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Khulna | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Sittwe, Myanmar | 268 km (167 mi) | 0.5 hours ahead |
Other cities in Bangladesh
- Dhaka
- Khulna
- Rajshahi
- Comilla
- Mymensingh
- Rangpur
- Jessore
- Sylhet
- Saidpur
- Narayanganj
- Barisal
- Tangail
- Jamalpur
- Nawabganj
- Pabna
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chittagong in?
Chittagong is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6, all year.
Does Chittagong have daylight saving time?
Chittagong doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Why isn't noon in Chittagong when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chittagong's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).