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Asia/DhakaCurrent time and detailed information for Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka) in Dhaka

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Current TimeUTC+6BST
05:56:01
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 05:56:01Dhaka, Bangladesh9.0M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierAsia/Dhaka
RegionAsia
CountryBangladesh (BD)
Primary CityDhaka
Coordinates23.8103°N, 90.4125°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+6
AbbreviationBST
Population9,000,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-11-12T23:56:01.016Z
Unix Timestamp
1794527761
RFC 2822 Format
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:56:01 GMT
Local Format
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 05:56:01

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC6h ahead
New York11h ahead
London6h ahead
Paris5h ahead
Tokyo3h behind
Sydney4h behind

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Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Dhaka?

The current local time in Dhaka, Bangladesh is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 05:56:01. Dhaka is located in the Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka) timezone.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and UTC?

Dhaka follows Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka) time. The current offset from UTC is +6 hours.

Does Dhaka observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Bangladesh. The current time is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 05:56:01, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka)

Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka) is the standard time used in Dhaka, Bangladesh and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+6 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.