Dhaka to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and WET (Western European 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).
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
Dhaka to WET Time Difference – Complete Guide
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Dhaka 6 hours behind WET — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 3:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Dhaka is 6:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to WET time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 4:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM BDST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM WET). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Dhaka viewers need 3:00 AM in WET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 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 -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need WET colleagues present.
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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Dhaka and WET
Both Dhaka and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WET. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and WET overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Dhaka is 6 hours behind WET (BDST UTC+06:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and WET?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 6 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to WET time?
Add -6h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 3:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call WET from Dhaka?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM BDST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Dhaka or WET?
Dhaka is 6 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 6:00 AM in WET.
Do Dhaka and WET use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between Dhaka and WET is fixed all year.
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 WET?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and WET?
WET is -6h 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 WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is -6h later in WET (WET).
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