Time in Bangladesh right now
Bangladesh uses Asia/Dhaka time, UTC+6, with no daylight saving. Use this page for Dhaka time, sunrise, holidays and city comparisons.
- Time zone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Dhaka
- Public holidays 2026
- 18 dates
- Continent
- Asia
Sunrise and sunset in Dhaka.
Dhaka sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated from Dhaka coordinates and refreshed every minute. In 2026 the longest day is 13h 36m and the shortest day is 10h 40m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Bangladesh, 2026.
The 18 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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4FebMid-Sha'banWednesday · Passed
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21FebMartyrs' Day and International Mother Language DaySaturday · Passed
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17MarLaylat al-QadrTuesday · Passed
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20MarJumu'atul-WidaFriday · Passed
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21MarEid al-FitrSaturday · Passed
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22MarEid al-FitrSunday · Passed
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23MarEid al-FitrMonday · Passed
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26MarIndependence DayThursday · Passed
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14AprBengali New Year's DayTuesday · Passed
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1MayMay DayFriday · Passed
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28MayEid al-AdhaThursday · Passed
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29MayEid al-AdhaFriday · Passed
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30MayEid al-AdhaSaturday · Passed
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26JunAshuraFriday · Passed
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5AugJuly Mass Uprising DayWednesday · Passed
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26AugProphet's BirthdayWednesday · Passed
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16DecVictory DayWednesday · In 91 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Dhaka compared with other cities.
How the clock in Dhaka lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Dhaka, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Dhaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh stays on UTC+6 all year, so the clock does not move for daylight saving time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Europe and North America move clocks in spring and autumn. Dhaka does not, so the difference changes by 1 hour while Bangladesh time stays fixed.
Countries on the same time as Dhaka.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+6, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Bangladesh time, UTC offset and holidays.
Answers for Dhaka time, Asia/Dhaka, daylight saving, time differences and 2026 public holidays.
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What is the current time in Bangladesh?
The live clock at the top shows the current time in Dhaka and updates every second. Bangladesh stays on UTC+6 all year.
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What time zone does Bangladesh use?
Bangladesh uses one time zone, Asia/Dhaka. It is UTC+6 all year, and phones or computers usually show it under that name.
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Is Bangladesh on daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh stays on UTC+6 all year. Countries that change clocks move one hour closer or further away from Dhaka twice a year.
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What is Bangladesh’s UTC offset?
Bangladesh is UTC+6 all year. The offset beside the live clock follows Asia/Dhaka, so it stays the same in every month.
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How far ahead of New York is Bangladesh?
Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of New York in winter and 10 hours ahead in summer. The city table updates when New York changes clocks.
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How far ahead of London is Bangladesh?
Dhaka is 6 hours ahead of London in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The city table updates when London changes clocks.
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How far ahead of New Delhi is Bangladesh?
Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi all year. India and Bangladesh both keep fixed standard time.
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Where can I find the next Bangladesh public holiday?
The holiday table above counts days from today. The next Bangladesh public holiday is the first row that is not marked Passed.
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How many Bangladesh public holidays are listed for 2026?
18 Bangladesh public holiday dates are listed for 2026. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which can create a long weekend.
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Where can I check sunrise and sunset in Dhaka?
The sun and moon section shows Dhaka sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon. In 2026, daylight ranges from 10h 40m to 13h 36m.