Current local time in Sylhet, Bangladesh
The live clock above shows the time in Sylhet. Sylhet is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6 right now.
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region | Sylhet |
| Population | about 237,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.90° N, 91.87° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Abbreviation | UTC+6 |
| UTC offset | UTC+6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sylhet 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 | 5:03 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 5:40 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sylhet at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Sylhet sits at 91.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° E.
Sylhet time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sylhet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sylhet |
|---|---|---|
| Shillong, India | 74 km (46 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Silchar, India | 93 km (58 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Agartala, India | 133 km (83 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Guwahati, India | 140 km (87 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Mymensingh | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Aizawl, India | 158 km (98 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Comilla | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Jamalpur | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bangladesh
- Dhaka
- Chittagong
- Khulna
- Rajshahi
- Comilla
- Mymensingh
- Rangpur
- Jessore
- Saidpur
- Narayanganj
- Barisal
- Tangail
- Jamalpur
- Nawabganj
- Pabna
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sylhet in?
Sylhet is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, UTC+6, all year.
Does Sylhet have daylight saving time?
Sylhet doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+6 all year.
Why isn't noon in Sylhet when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sylhet'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).