Current local time in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
The live clock above shows the time in Rajshahi. Rajshahi is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6 right now.
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajshahi |
| Population | about 755,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.38° N, 88.61° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rajshahi 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 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:56 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rajshahi at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rajshahi sits at 88.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° E.
Rajshahi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rajshahi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rajshahi |
|---|---|---|
| Nawabganj | 34 km (21 mi) | same time |
| Pabna | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Krishnanagar, India | 111 km (69 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Tangail | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Barddhaman, India | 146 km (91 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Jessore | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Jamalpur | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Saidpur | 163 km (102 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bangladesh
- Dhaka
- Chittagong
- Khulna
- Comilla
- Mymensingh
- Rangpur
- Jessore
- Sylhet
- Saidpur
- Narayanganj
- Barisal
- Tangail
- Jamalpur
- Nawabganj
- Pabna
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rajshahi in?
Rajshahi is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6, all year.
Does Rajshahi have daylight saving time?
Rajshahi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Why isn't noon in Rajshahi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rajshahi's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).