Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Bogotá to Dhaka

+11h

Bogotá

COTSOURCE

Colombia · UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH11

MM00

23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Bogotá

Dhaka

12:00 AM

11:00 AM

2:00 AM

1:00 PM

4:00 AM

3:00 PM

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

10:00 AM

9:00 PM

12:00 PM

11:00 PM

2:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

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

COT and BDST on the World Map

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

COT Zone

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BDST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

COT – Colombia Time

UTC-05:00

Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in COT

Colombia

Major Cities in COT

BogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaCartagena

Key Facts about COT

•Colombia does not observe daylight saving time.
•COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
•Bogotá sits at 2,640m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about COT 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 →

Everything You Need to Know About Bogotá and Dhaka Time

Bogotá runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Bogotá 11 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bogotá it is 8:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in Bogotá is 11:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Bogotá to Dhaka time conversion table

Bogotá (COT)	Dhaka (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Bogotá to Dhaka time

Scheduling a call from Bogotá to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Bogotá lands at 9:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +11h gap: Bogotá 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 8:00 PM in Bogotá.
Watching a live event or market open: Bogotá viewers need 8:00 PM in Dhaka to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 PM if the event is anchored to Bogotá.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Bogotá takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.

About COT (Colombia Time)

Colombia Time (COT) is used throughout Colombia. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Bogotá, the capital, is one of the largest cities in South America.

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 Bogotá and Dhaka

With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dhaka opens at 9:00 AM BDST, which is 8:00 PM in Bogotá, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Bogotá and Dhaka have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Bogotá is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka (COT UTC-05:00 → 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.

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 Bogotá and Dhaka?

Bogotá (COT, UTC-05:00) is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +11h.

How do I convert Bogotá time to Dhaka time?

Add +11h to Bogotá local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bogotá is 8:00 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 +11h offset from Bogotá.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from Bogotá?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bogotá, which is 12:00 AM in Dhaka.

Which is ahead, Bogotá or Dhaka?

Bogotá is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Bogotá it is 11:00 PM in Dhaka.

Do Bogotá and Dhaka use different time zones?

Bogotá (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the Bogotá–Dhaka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between Bogotá and Dhaka is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Bogotá's time zone?

COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.

Which countries use COT, Bogotá's zone?

COT is used in Colombia.

Is there a day difference between Bogotá and Dhaka?

Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Bogotá and Dhaka?

Dhaka is +11h from Bogotá.

What timezone is Bogotá in?

Bogotá 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 COT (Colombia Time)?

COT is used in Colombia.

Does COT observe daylight saving time?

No, COT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about COT?

Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).

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.