Dhaka to Bangkok
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ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Dhaka vs Bangkok: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Dhaka 1 hour ahead of Bangkok — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 10:00 AM in Bangkok. Midnight in Dhaka is 1:00 AM in Bangkok. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Bangkok time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 11:00 AM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Bangkok are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM BDST time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Dhaka is 9:00 PM in Bangkok 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 +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Bangkok colleagues present.
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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Bangkok
Both Dhaka and Bangkok sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Bangkok share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok (BDST UTC+06:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Bangkok?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Bangkok time?
Add +1h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 10:00 AM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM BDST — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or Bangkok?
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 1:00 PM in Bangkok.
Do Dhaka and Bangkok use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Bangkok difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Dhaka and Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Bangkok?
Bangkok is +1h 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 Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Bangkok?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Bangkok?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Bangkok uses THB (฿). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Bangkok compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Bangkok has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Bangkok?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho.
Do Dhaka and Bangkok have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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.
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +1h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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