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How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

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Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

CET to Dhaka

+5h

CET

CETSOURCE

UTC+02:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH05

MM00

17:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

CET

Dhaka

12:00 AM

4:00 AM

2:00 AM

6:00 AM

4:00 AM

8:00 AM

6:00 AM

10:00 AM

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

2:00 PM

6:00 PM

4:00 PM

8:00 PM

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

8:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CET and BDST on the World Map

The map below highlights the CET (Central European Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CET Zone

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BDST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

CET – Central European Time

UTC+01:00

Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in CET

GermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandPolandCzech RepublicSwedenNorwayDenmarkHungaryCroatiaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaBosnia and HerzegovinaNorth MacedoniaAlbaniaMontenegroLuxembourgMaltaTunisiaAlgeriaNigeria

Major Cities in CET

ParisBerlinRomeMadridAmsterdamBrusselsViennaWarsawZurichStockholmOsloCopenhagenPragueBudapestBarcelonaMunichMilanLagos

Key Facts about CET

•CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
•Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
•The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
•Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
•France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CEST

Learn more about CET on Wikipedia

BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time

UTC+06:00

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in BDST

Bangladesh

Major Cities in BDST

DhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahiSylhet

Key Facts about BDST

•Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country.
•Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
•Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
•BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+06:00 year-round

Learn more about BDST on Wikipedia

About Dhaka

Wikipedia

Dhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.

Population:10.3 million

Metro:22.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST

Currency:BDT (৳)

Stock Exchange:DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Lalbagh FortAhsan ManzilNational Parliament HouseStar MosqueLiberation War Museum

Did You Know?

Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.

Learn more about BDST timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: CET and Dhaka

CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts CET 5 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CET it is 2:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in CET is 5:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

CET to Dhaka time conversion table

CET (CET)	Dhaka (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day

Why people convert CET to Dhaka time

Scheduling a call from CET to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in CET lands at 3:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both CET and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CET time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CET is 1:00 AM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CET and need Dhaka colleagues present.

About CET (Central European Time)

Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.

About BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is the single time zone used across Bangladesh, fixed at UTC+06:00 all year. Bangladesh has not observed daylight saving time since a short-lived experiment in 2009, so the gap between Bangladesh and every other zone is constant. Dhaka, the capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Because the country sits close to the middle of the UTC+06:00 band, solar noon is near 12:00 for most of the year. BDST is listed separately from British Summer Time, which shares the BST abbreviation but is UTC+01:00.

Best time to call between CET and Dhaka

Both CET and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CET, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

CET and Dhaka overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

CET is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka (CET UTC+01:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

CET

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Dhaka

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CET and Dhaka?

CET (CET, UTC+01:00) is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +5h.

How do I convert CET time to Dhaka time?

Add +5h to CET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CET is 2:00 PM in Dhaka.

What time is it in Dhaka right now?

Dhaka uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from CET.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from CET?

Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM CET — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, CET or Dhaka?

CET is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in CET it is 5:00 PM in Dhaka.

Do CET and Dhaka use different time zones?

CET uses CET at UTC+01:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Paris and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the CET–Dhaka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h offset between CET and Dhaka is fixed all year.

Which other cities share CET's time zone?

CET also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.

Which countries use CET, CET's zone?

CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.

Is there a day difference between CET and Dhaka?

Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between CET and Dhaka?

Dhaka is +5h from CET.

What timezone is CET in?

CET operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Dhaka in?

Dhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.

What are the business hours in Dhaka?

Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.

Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?

CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CET?

CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.

Which cities are in the BDST timezone?

Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.

What is the UTC offset for BDST?

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.

What should I know about the BDST timezone?

Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.