Dhaka to Toronto
-10hDhaka
BDSTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time
UTC+06:00Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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).
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Dhaka
WikipediaDhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.
Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.
About Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Dhaka vs Toronto: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Dhaka 10 hours behind Toronto — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 11:00 PM in Toronto on the previous day. Midnight in Dhaka is 2:00 PM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Dhaka does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Dhaka to Toronto time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 12:00 AM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Dhaka and Toronto have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Toronto is 11:00 PM in Dhaka.
- Watching a live event or market open: Dhaka viewers need 11:00 PM in Toronto to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Dhaka.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Dhaka takes the early slot, the next week Toronto does.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Toronto
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Toronto opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 11:00 PM in Dhaka, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Toronto have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Dhaka is 10 hours behind Toronto (BDST UTC+06:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Toronto?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 10 hours behind Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Toronto time?
Add -10h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 11:00 PM in Toronto (previous day).
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Dhaka?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Dhaka, which is 3:00 AM in Toronto.
Which is behind, Dhaka or Toronto?
Dhaka is 10 hours behind Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
Do Dhaka and Toronto use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Dhaka is not, so the -10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Dhaka's time zone?
BDST also covers Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
Which countries use BDST, Dhaka's zone?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Is there a day difference between Dhaka and Toronto?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Toronto?
Toronto is -10h from Dhaka.
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 timezone is Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (-10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Toronto?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Toronto uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Toronto compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Toronto?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Dhaka and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The -10h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Does BDST observe daylight saving time?
No, BDST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+06:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is -10h later in Toronto (EST).
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