Accra to Bangladesh
+6hAccra
GMTSOURCEBangladesh
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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).
Accra to Bangladesh Time Difference – Complete Guide
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Bangladesh runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Accra 6 hours ahead of Bangladesh — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 3:00 PM in Bangladesh. Midnight in Accra is 6:00 AM in Bangladesh. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Bangladesh time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Bangladesh (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to Bangladesh time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Bangladesh: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 4:00 PM in Bangladesh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Accra and Bangladesh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Bangladesh local time against Accra keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Accra and need Bangladesh colleagues present.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
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 Accra and Bangladesh
Both Accra and Bangladesh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Bangladesh overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Accra is 6 hours ahead of Bangladesh (GMT UTC+00:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Bangladesh?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 6 hours ahead of Bangladesh (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Accra time to Bangladesh time?
Add +6h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 3:00 PM in Bangladesh.
What time is it in Bangladesh right now?
Bangladesh 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 +6h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Bangladesh from Accra?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Accra or Bangladesh?
Accra is 6 hours ahead of Bangladesh. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 6:00 PM in Bangladesh.
Do Accra and Bangladesh use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Bangladesh (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Bangladesh difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between Accra and Bangladesh is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Accra's time zone?
GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use GMT, Accra's zone?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between Accra and Bangladesh?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is +6h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
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.
When is it midnight in Accra, what time is it in Bangladesh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +6h later in Bangladesh (BDST).
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