UTC +06:00
BDT - Currently observed in Bangladesh
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The IANA time zone identifier for Bangladesh is
Asia/Dhaka
Time difference from Bangladesh
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Bangladesh (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| ISO Code | BD / BGD |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Dhaka |
| UTC Offset | +06:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | BDT - Bangladeshi Taka |
| Population | 166,300,000 |
| Area | 147,570 km² |
| Calling Code | ++880 |
| Languages | Bengali |
| Cities | 7 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | Capital |
| Chittagong | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
| Khulna | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
| Narayanganj | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
| Sylhet | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
| Rajshahi | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
| Comilla | 03:57 | Asia/Dhaka | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Bangladesh? + −
The current local time in Bangladesh is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Dhaka,
currently at UTC+06:00 (BDT).
The exact time right now is
03:57:09
on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Does Bangladesh observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Bangladesh is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+06:00 (BDT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Dhaka zone entry.
What UTC offset is Bangladesh? + −
Bangladesh is currently at UTC+06:00,
using the abbreviation BDT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Dhaka.
To convert a time to or from Bangladesh, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Bangladesh? + −
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
It uses the
Asia/Dhaka IANA time zone.
See the Dhaka time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Bangladesh use? + −
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka
(
BDT) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++880.