Dhaka to NST
-9h 30mDhaka
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NSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and NST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and NST (Newfoundland 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).
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
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 -9h 30m Gap: Dhaka vs NST
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts Dhaka 9 hours 30 minutes behind NST — a difference of -9h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 11:30 PM in NST on the previous day. Midnight in Dhaka is 2:30 PM in NST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to NST time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | NST (NST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to NST time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to NST: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 12:30 AM in NST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h 30m gap: Dhaka and NST 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 NST is 11:30 PM in Dhaka.
- Coordinating a Dhaka-based team with NST 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 -9h 30m gap is not.
- With a -9h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Dhaka takes the early slot, the next week NST does.
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 NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
Best time to call between Dhaka and NST
With a -9h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NST opens at 9:00 AM NST, which is 11:30 PM in Dhaka, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and NST have no shared working hours because of the -9h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Dhaka is 9 hours 30 minutes behind NST (BDST UTC+06:00 → NST UTC-03:30). 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
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and NST?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -9h 30m.
How do I convert Dhaka time to NST time?
Add -9h 30m to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 11:30 PM in NST (previous day).
What time is it in NST right now?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h 30m offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call NST from Dhaka?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Dhaka, which is 3:30 AM in NST.
Which is behind, Dhaka or NST?
Dhaka is 9 hours 30 minutes behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 2:30 AM in NST.
Do Dhaka and NST use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and America/St_Johns.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–NST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -9h 30m offset between Dhaka and NST 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 NST?
Not normally. The -9h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and NST?
NST is -9h 30m 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 NST in?
NST 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 NST timezone?
Major cities in the NST timezone include St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
What is the UTC offset for NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is at UTC-03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NDT.
What should I know about the NST timezone?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in NST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is -9h 30m later in NST (NST).
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