Current local time in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The live clock above shows the time in Dhaka. Dhaka is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6 right now.
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Dhaka |
| Population | about 9.9 million |
| Coordinates | 23.72° N, 90.41° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Dhaka 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dhaka at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Dhaka sits at 90.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° E.
Dhaka time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Narayanganj | 15 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Tangail | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Comilla | 83 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Agartala, India | 90 km (56 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Barisal | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Mymensingh | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Pabna | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Khulna | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bangladesh
- Chittagong
- Khulna
- Rajshahi
- Comilla
- Mymensingh
- Rangpur
- Jessore
- Sylhet
- Saidpur
- Narayanganj
- Barisal
- Tangail
- Jamalpur
- Nawabganj
- Pabna
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6, all year.
Does Dhaka have daylight saving time?
Dhaka doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Why isn't noon in Dhaka when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dhaka's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 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).