Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

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).

PST to Dhaka

+14h

PST

PSTSOURCE

UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH02

MM00

(next day)02:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

PST

Dhaka

12:00 AM

1:00 PM

2:00 AM

3:00 PM

4:00 AM

5:00 PM

6:00 AM

7:00 PM

8:00 AM

9:00 PM

10:00 AM

11:00 PM

12:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

11:00 AM+1

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

PST and BDST on the World Map

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

PST Zone

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BDST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST

United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)

Major Cities in PST

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana

Key Facts about PST

•Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
•The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
•PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
•Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT

Learn more about PST 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 →

Understanding the +14h Gap: PST vs Dhaka

PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts PST 14 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.

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

PST to Dhaka time conversion table

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

Why people convert PST to Dhaka time

Scheduling a call from PST to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 12:00 AM in Dhaka the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +14h gap: PST and Dhaka 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 Dhaka is 11:00 PM in PST.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against PST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +14h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h gap is not.
With a +14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PST takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.

About PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.

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 PST and Dhaka

With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dhaka opens at 9:00 AM BDST, which is 11:00 PM in PST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

PST and Dhaka have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

PST is 14 hours ahead of Dhaka (PST UTC-08:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). 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

PST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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:

⏳

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and Dhaka?

PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 14 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +14h.

How do I convert PST time to Dhaka time?

Add +14h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 11:00 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 +14h offset from PST.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from PST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PST, which is 3:00 AM in Dhaka.

Which is ahead, PST or Dhaka?

PST is 14 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 2:00 AM in Dhaka.

Do PST and Dhaka use different time zones?

PST uses PST at UTC-08:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the PST–Dhaka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h offset between PST and Dhaka is fixed all year.

Which other cities share PST's time zone?

PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.

Which countries use PST, PST's zone?

PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Is there a day difference between PST and Dhaka?

Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in PST already falls on the next day in Dhaka.

What is the time difference between PST and Dhaka?

Dhaka is +14h from PST.

What timezone is PST in?

PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)?

PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about PST?

Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.

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.