Local Time in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Dhaka
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Local Vibe
Dhaka, formerly spelled as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. Dhaka is an important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia. Dhaka ranks fourth in South Asia and 55th in the world in terms of GDP. Lying on the Ganges Delta, it is bounded by the Buriganga, Turag, Dhaleshwari and Shitalakshya rivers. It is also the largest Bengali-speaking city in the world.
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Dhaka vs. major world hubs
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Compare Dhaka With Other Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Dhaka right now?
- The current time in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 01:48:09 AM (GMT+6), which is UTC+6.
- What time zone is Dhaka in?
- Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+6, UTC+6.
- Does Dhaka observe daylight saving time?
- No. Dhaka does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+6 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Dhaka?
- Dhaka is currently UTC+6 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).