Time now in Bangladesh

UTC+06:00 • Asia/Dhaka (BST)

Your device clock is 177ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Dhaka, UTC+06:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

16:45:50
Thursday, May 7, 2026, week 19

Time in Bangladesh now

Bangladesh has one official time zone: BST (UTC+06:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Bangladesh is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Bangladesh?

Official time in Bangladesh is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Bangladesh

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Dhaka UTC+06:00 Dhaka, Noakhali, Naogaon

List of time zones used in Bangladesh (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Dhaka UTC+06:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Bangladesh

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Bangladesh depends on the region.

  • Dhaka: 10 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?

No. Bangladesh does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2009-12-31.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Bangladesh?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+6:00 and UTC+6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Bangladesh time

To convert Bangladesh time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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