Current time in Bangladesh
Bangladesh uses a single time zone, Asia/Dhaka (standard time UTC+6). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC+6
now
Time zones
1
Asia/Dhaka
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
2
Asia
Time zones in Bangladesh
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dhaka | Dhaka | 17:30 | UTC+6 | UTC+6 all year | — |
Cities in Bangladesh
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 17:30 | Asia/Dhaka | UTC+6 | BST |
| Chattogram | 17:30 | Asia/Dhaka | UTC+6 | BST |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Bangladesh right now?
All of Bangladesh uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone, currently at UTC+6 (BST). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh uses a single time zone, Asia/Dhaka, at UTC+6 in standard time.
Does Bangladesh observe daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is currently at UTC+6. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.