Business hours
Typical office planning uses 09:00-18:00 local time. The current local status is Evening.
Time in Dhaka Now
Live local time, date, weekday, timezone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status for Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Current local time
20:38:06
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Weekday
- Saturday
- Timezone
- Asia/Dhaka
- UTC Offset
- UTC+06:00
- Daylight Saving
- No
Quick Answer
What time is it in Dhaka right now?
The live clock above shows the current local time in Dhaka. At the current offsets, Dhaka is 10 hours ahead of New York.
Local Insight
Business and meeting timing in Dhaka
Peak working hours
For routine business communication, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 are usually practical starting points.
Cultural timing
Confirm local holidays, lunch patterns, and participant preferences before scheduling an important international meeting.
Real-world Usage
How teams use Dhaka time
Best time to call from New York
06:00 in New York matches 16:00 in Dhaka.
Working hours overlap
Standard 09:00-18:00 workdays do not directly overlap, so an edge-of-day meeting is usually required.
Common business meeting time
16:00 in Dhaka corresponds to 06:00 in New York.
Decision Helper
Choose the right time for Dhaka
If you are in New York
Choose 06:00 locally for a 16:00 meeting in Dhaka.
If the meeting is urgent
Use the flexible option: 08:00 in New York / 18:00 in Dhaka.
If it is a casual chat
Try 08:00 in New York / 18:00 in Dhaka, then confirm availability.
Time Actions
Highlighted best meeting time
06:00 in New York / 16:00 in Dhaka
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FAQ
What time is it in Dhaka now?
The current time in Dhaka, Bangladesh is shown at the top of this page and updates using the Asia/Dhaka timezone.
Is Dhaka ahead or behind UTC?
Dhaka is currently 6 hours ahead of UTC. The live UTC offset is shown above and can change when daylight saving rules apply.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from the US?
Aim for 10:00-12:00 or 14:00-17:00 in Dhaka, then use the meeting planner to confirm the matching US local time.
What are business hours in Dhaka?
A practical default is 09:00-18:00 local time, with 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 often useful for meetings. Confirm local company schedules and holidays.
Does Dhaka use daylight saving time?
Dhaka is generally treated as not using daylight saving time in current timezone rules, while the page still checks the active offset.