Dhaka to Dubai
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GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard 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).
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
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 Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Time Conversion Guide: Dhaka to Dubai
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Dhaka 2 hours behind Dubai — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 7:00 AM in Dubai. Midnight in Dhaka is 10:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Dubai time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 8:00 AM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Dubai are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM BDST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dubai local time against Dhaka keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Dubai
Both Dhaka and Dubai sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Dubai share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 2 hours behind Dubai (BDST UTC+06:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 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 Dubai?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 2 hours behind Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Dubai time?
Add -2h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 7:00 AM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Dubai from Dhaka?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM BDST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Dhaka or Dubai?
Dhaka is 2 hours behind Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 10:00 AM in Dubai.
Do Dhaka and Dubai use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Dhaka and Dubai 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 Dubai?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Dubai?
Dubai is -2h 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 Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
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 Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Dubai?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Dubai?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Dubai uses AED (د.إ). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Dubai compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Dubai has approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Dubai?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab.
Do Dhaka and Dubai have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market). The -2h 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 GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is -2h later in Dubai (GST).
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