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Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

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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?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

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).

Dhaka to AST

-10h

Dhaka

BDSTSOURCE

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AST

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH02

MM00

02:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Dhaka

AST

12:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

1:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 AM

2:00 PM

5:00 AM

4:00 PM

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

9:00 AM

8:00 PM

11:00 AM

10:00 PM

1:00 PM

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

BDST and AST on the World Map

The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and AST (Atlantic Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BDST Zone

→

AST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

AST – Atlantic Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AST

Canada (Atlantic provinces)Puerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsDominican RepublicVenezuelaBoliviaBarbadosTrinidad and Tobago

Major Cities in AST

HalifaxSan JuanSanto DomingoCaracasLa PazFrederictonCharlottetown

Key Facts about AST

•Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
•AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
•Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to ADT

Learn more about AST 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 →

Dhaka to AST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. That puts Dhaka 10 hours behind AST — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 11:00 PM in AST on the previous day. Midnight in Dhaka is 2:00 PM in AST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Dhaka to AST time conversion table

Dhaka (BDST)	AST (AST)	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 AST time

Scheduling a call from Dhaka to AST: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 12:00 AM in AST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -10h gap: Dhaka and AST 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 AST is 11:00 PM in Dhaka.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Dhaka is 10:00 AM in AST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

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 AST does.

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 AST (Atlantic Standard Time)

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.

Best time to call between Dhaka and AST

With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AST opens at 9:00 AM AST, 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 AST 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 AST (BDST UTC+06:00 → AST 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

AST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

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 Dhaka and AST?

Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 10 hours behind AST (AST, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -10h.

How do I convert Dhaka time to AST time?

Add -10h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 11:00 PM in AST (previous day).

What time is it in AST right now?

AST uses AST 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 AST 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 AST.

Which is behind, Dhaka or AST?

Dhaka is 10 hours behind AST. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 2:00 AM in AST.

Do Dhaka and AST use different time zones?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while AST uses AST at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and America/Halifax.

Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–AST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -10h offset between Dhaka and AST 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 AST?

Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and AST?

AST 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 AST in?

AST 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.