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.

Dhaka to Chile

-9h

Dhaka

BDSTSOURCE

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Chile

CLST

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH03

MM00

03:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Dhaka

Chile

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 CLST on the World Map

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

BDST Zone

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CLST 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

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT 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 -9h Gap: Dhaka vs Chile

Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Chile runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Dhaka 9 hours behind Chile — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 12:00 AM in Chile. Midnight in Dhaka is 3:00 PM in Chile.Chile observes daylight saving time while Dhaka does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Dhaka to Chile time conversion table

Dhaka (BDST)	Chile (CLST)	Day
12:00 AM	3:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	10:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Dhaka to Chile time

Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Chile: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 1:00 AM in Chile, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -9h gap: Dhaka and Chile 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 Chile is 12:00 AM in Dhaka.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Dhaka is 11:00 AM in Chile 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 -9h gap is not.
With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Dhaka takes the early slot, the next week Chile does.
Chile: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between Dhaka and Chile

With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Chile opens at 9:00 AM CLST, which is 12:00 AM in Dhaka, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Dhaka and Chile have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Dhaka is 9 hours behind Chile (BDST UTC+06:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). 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

Chile

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

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 Dhaka and Chile?

Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 9 hours behind Chile (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -9h.

How do I convert Dhaka time to Chile time?

Add -9h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 12:00 AM in Chile.

What time is it in Chile right now?

Chile uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from Dhaka.

What is the best time to call Chile from Dhaka?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Dhaka, which is 4:00 AM in Chile.

Which is behind, Dhaka or Chile?

Dhaka is 9 hours behind Chile. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 3:00 AM in Chile.

Do Dhaka and Chile use different time zones?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Chile (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Chile difference?

Yes at the moment: Chile is on daylight saving time and Dhaka is not, so the -9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

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 Chile?

Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Chile?

Chile is -9h 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 Chile in?

Chile 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.

Which cities are in the CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.