Current Time in Dhaka, Bangladesh
ঢাকা
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
বাংলাদেশ
Dialling: +880
City Details
Dhaka
ঢাকা
Lat: 23.8103° N
Long: 90.4125° E
Population: 8,900,000
Time Zone
Asia/Dhaka
GMT+6
Public Holidays
July Mass Uprising Day
Aug 5in 77dVictory Day
Dec 16in 210dChristmas Day
Dec 25in 219d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, with approximately 10.3 million residents in the city and over 22 million in Greater Dhaka as of 2025 — one of the most densely populated large cities on Earth. It is the world's principal centre of the ready-made garment industry, which employs over 4 million workers and accounts for over 80% of Bangladesh's export earnings. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.
Administrative Region
Dhaka Division / Dhaka District
BD-C
Local Currency
৳
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.bd
- ISO CodeBD-C
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Dhaka area has been inhabited since the 1st millennium CE and was a prosperous Mughal regional capital from 1608, when Islam Khan chose the site on the Buriganga River as capital of Bengal Subah. It became world-famous for its Muslin cloth — the finest ever woven, described by Mughal emperors as 'woven air'. The city declined under the British and then revived as East Pakistan's capital from 1947. Bangladesh declared independence here on 26 March 1971.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Old Dhaka (Puran Dhaka) — dense Mughal and colonial-era neighbourhood
- /Lalbagh Fort — 17th-century Mughal citadel
- /Ahsan Manzil Pink Palace — Nawab's riverside palace
- /Dhakeshwari National Temple
- /Liberation War Museum
🎒 Visitor Tip
Dhaka is a city of extraordinary energy and density — prepare for sensory intensity. Rickshaws are the best way through the narrow lanes of Old Dhaka (Puran Dhaka). The Lalbagh Fort (unfinished 17th-century Mughal citadel), the Armenian Church and Ahsan Manzil Pink Palace are the key historical stops. Star Mosque and Dhakeshwari Temple are architecturally remarkable. November to February is the most comfortable time to visit; monsoon season (June–September) brings severe flooding.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river delta at approximately 4m above sea level, on the north bank of the Buriganga River. The city is built on flat alluvial floodplain extremely vulnerable to seasonal flooding from the surrounding rivers. The terrain is so flat that even modest rainfall causes significant waterlogging. Bangladesh as a whole averages only 8.5m above sea level.
Climate Stats
Tropical wet and dry (Köppen Aw)
Avg Summer
32°C
Avg Winter
18°C
Annual Rainfall
1925 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to Dhaka
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Dhaka
What timezone is Dhaka in?↓
Dhaka is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone (Asia/Dhaka), currently UTCGMT+6.
Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time. Dhaka stays on BST (UTCGMT+6) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is BST?↓
BST stands for Asia/Dhaka. It is UTCGMT+6 and is the standard time used in Bangladesh.
How many hours ahead is Dhaka compared to London?↓
Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 5 hours.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and New York?↓
Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Dhaka?↓
The time displayed for Dhaka is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+6 mean for Dhaka?↓
UTCGMT+6 means Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?↓
Standard business hours in Dhaka are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM BST (UTCGMT+6). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Bangladesh national calendar.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Dhaka is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Dhaka. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.