HKT to Dhaka
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HKTSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
HKT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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).
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.
Time Conversion Guide: HKT to Dhaka
HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts HKT 2 hours behind Dhaka — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in HKT it is 7:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in HKT is 10:00 PM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
HKT to Dhaka time conversion table
| HKT (HKT) | Dhaka (BDST) | 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 HKT to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from HKT to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in HKT lands at 8:00 AM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both HKT and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in HKT is 6:00 PM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from HKT and need Dhaka colleagues present.
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.
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.
Best time to call between HKT and Dhaka
Both HKT and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
HKT and Dhaka share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
HKT is 2 hours behind Dhaka (HKT UTC+08:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between HKT and Dhaka?
HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours behind Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert HKT time to Dhaka time?
Add -2h to HKT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in HKT is 7:00 AM in Dhaka.
What time is it in Dhaka right now?
Dhaka uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from HKT.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from HKT?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, HKT or Dhaka?
HKT is 2 hours behind Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in HKT it is 10:00 AM in Dhaka.
Do HKT and Dhaka use different time zones?
HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the HKT–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between HKT and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share HKT's time zone?
HKT also covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
Which countries use HKT, HKT's zone?
HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.
Is there a day difference between HKT and Dhaka?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between HKT and Dhaka?
Dhaka is -2h from HKT.
What timezone is HKT in?
HKT operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
Which countries use HKT (Hong Kong Time)?
HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.
Does HKT observe daylight saving time?
No, HKT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about HKT?
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.
Which cities are in the BDST timezone?
Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
What is the UTC offset for BDST?
Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.
What should I know about the BDST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in HKT, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in HKT (HKT), it is -2h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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