Sydney to Dhaka
-4hSydney
AESTSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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).
About Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Sydney and Dhaka Time
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Sydney 4 hours behind Dhaka — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 5:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in Sydney is 8:00 PM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to Dhaka time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 6:00 AM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Sydney is 4:00 PM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need Dhaka colleagues present.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -4h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
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 Sydney and Dhaka
Both Sydney and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Dhaka overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Sydney is 4 hours behind Dhaka (AEST UTC+10:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dhaka?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 4 hours behind Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Dhaka time?
Add -4h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 5:00 AM 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 -4h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Sydney?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Sydney or Dhaka?
Sydney is 4 hours behind Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 8:00 AM in Dhaka.
Do Sydney and Dhaka use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Sydney and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Dhaka?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dhaka?
Dhaka is -4h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
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 Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Sydney and Dhaka?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Dhaka?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Dhaka uses BDT (৳). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Dhaka compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Dhaka has approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Dhaka?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Dhaka is famous for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House.
Do Sydney and Dhaka have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange). The -4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
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 Sydney, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -4h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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