Dhaka to HKT
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HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and HKT (Hong Kong 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).
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
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.
Understanding the +2h Gap: Dhaka vs HKT
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Dhaka 2 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 11:00 AM in HKT. Midnight in Dhaka is 2:00 AM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to HKT time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | HKT (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to HKT time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 12:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and HKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM BDST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Dhaka-based team with HKT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need HKT 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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
Best time to call between Dhaka and HKT
Both Dhaka and HKT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and HKT share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of HKT (BDST UTC+06:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 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 HKT?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 2 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to HKT time?
Add +2h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 11:00 AM in HKT.
What time is it in HKT right now?
HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. 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 HKT from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM BDST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or HKT?
Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 2:00 PM in HKT.
Do Dhaka and HKT use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–HKT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between Dhaka and HKT 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 HKT?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and HKT?
HKT 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 HKT in?
HKT 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 HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in HKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +2h later in HKT (HKT).
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