Jakarta to Dhaka
-1hJakarta
WIBSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WIB and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WIB (Western Indonesia Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WIB – Western Indonesia Time
UTC+07:00Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.
- •Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
- •Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
- •Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
- •WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.
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 Jakarta
WikipediaJakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Jakarta and Dhaka
Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Jakarta 1 hour behind Dhaka — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Jakarta it is 8:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in Jakarta is 11:00 PM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Jakarta to Dhaka time conversion table
| Jakarta (WIB) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Jakarta to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from Jakarta to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Jakarta lands at 9:00 AM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Jakarta and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WIB time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against Jakarta keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WIB" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Jakarta and need Dhaka colleagues present.
About WIB (Western Indonesia Time)
Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.
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 Jakarta and Dhaka
Both Jakarta and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Jakarta and Dhaka share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Jakarta is 1 hour behind Dhaka (WIB UTC+07:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Dhaka?
Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour behind Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Jakarta time to Dhaka time?
Add -1h to Jakarta local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Jakarta is 8:00 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 -1h offset from Jakarta.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Jakarta?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WIB — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Jakarta or Dhaka?
Jakarta is 1 hour behind Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Jakarta it is 11:00 AM in Dhaka.
Do Jakarta and Dhaka use different time zones?
Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Jakarta and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Jakarta–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Jakarta and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Jakarta's time zone?
WIB also covers Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Palembang.
Which countries use WIB, Jakarta's zone?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Is there a day difference between Jakarta and Dhaka?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Dhaka?
Dhaka is -1h from Jakarta.
What timezone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
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 Jakarta?
Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Jakarta and Dhaka?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB and Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Jakarta and Dhaka?
Jakarta uses IDR (Rp) while Dhaka uses BDT (৳). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Jakarta and Dhaka compare in size?
Jakarta has a population of approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million), while Dhaka has approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Jakarta and Dhaka?
Jakarta is known for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua). Dhaka is famous for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House.
Do Jakarta and Dhaka have stock exchanges?
Yes. Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WIB (Western Indonesia Time)?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Does WIB observe daylight saving time?
No, WIB does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about WIB?
Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00). Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
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 Jakarta, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Jakarta (WIB), it is -1h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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