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NST to Dhaka

+9h 30m

NST

NSTSOURCE
UTC-02:30☀ DST active
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST
Bangladesh · UTC+06:00
HH09
:
MM30
  
21:30 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
NST
Dhaka
12:00 AM
8:30 AM
2:00 AM
10:30 AM
4:00 AM
12:30 PM
6:00 AM
2:30 PM
8:00 AM
4:30 PM
10:00 AM
6:30 PM
12:00 PM
8:30 PM
2:00 PM
10:30 PM
4:00 PM
12:30 AM+1
6:00 PM
2:30 AM+1
8:00 PM
4:30 AM+1
10:00 PM
6:30 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NST and BDST on the World Map

The map below highlights the NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NSTBDSTSt. John'sCorner BrookMount PearlDhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahi
NST Zone
→
BDST Zone

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NST – Newfoundland Standard Time

UTC-03:30

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in NST
Canada (Newfoundland)
Major Cities in NST
St. John'sCorner BrookMount Pearl
Key Facts about NST
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NDT
Learn more about NST on Wikipedia

BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time

UTC+06:00

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in BDST
Bangladesh
Major Cities in BDST
DhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahiSylhet
Key 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.
  • •Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
  • •BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+06:00 year-round
Learn more about BDST on Wikipedia

About Dhaka

Wikipedia

Dhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.

Population:10.3 million
Metro:22.5 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST
Currency:BDT (৳)
Stock Exchange:DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange)
Key Landmarks
Lalbagh FortAhsan ManzilNational Parliament HouseStar MosqueLiberation War Museum
Did You Know?

Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.

Learn more about BDST timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: NST to Dhaka

NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts NST 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +9h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NST it is 6:30 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in NST is 9:30 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

NST to Dhaka time conversion table

NST (NST)Dhaka (BDST)Day
12:00 AM9:30 AMsame day
6:00 AM3:30 PMsame day
7:00 AM4:30 PMsame day
8:00 AM5:30 PMsame day
9:00 AM6:30 PMsame day
12:00 PM9:30 PMsame day
3:00 PM12:30 AMnext day
5:00 PM2:30 AMnext day
6:00 PM3:30 AMnext day
9:00 PM6:30 AMnext day

Why people convert NST to Dhaka time

  • Scheduling a call from NST to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in NST lands at 7:30 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a +9h 30m gap: NST and Dhaka 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 Dhaka is 6:30 PM in NST.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in NST is 5:30 AM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NST" 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 NST takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.

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.

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 NST and Dhaka

With a +9h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dhaka opens at 9:00 AM BDST, which is 6:30 PM in NST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

NST and Dhaka have no shared working hours because of the +9h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

NST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Dhaka (NST UTC-03:30 → BDST UTC+06:00). 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

NST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Dhaka

Does not observe DST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between NST and Dhaka?

NST (NST, UTC-03:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +9h 30m.

How do I convert NST time to Dhaka time?

Add +9h 30m to NST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NST is 6:30 PM 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 +9h 30m offset from NST.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from NST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NST, which is 10:30 PM in Dhaka.

Which is ahead, NST or Dhaka?

NST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in NST it is 9:30 PM in Dhaka.

Do NST and Dhaka use different time zones?

NST uses NST at UTC-03:30, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/St_Johns and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the NST–Dhaka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h 30m offset between NST and Dhaka is fixed all year.

Which other cities share NST's time zone?

NST also covers St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.

Which countries use NST, NST's zone?

NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).

Is there a day difference between NST and Dhaka?

Not normally. The +9h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between NST and Dhaka?

Dhaka is +9h 30m from NST.

What timezone is NST in?

NST 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 NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)?

NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).

Does NST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, NST switches to NDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about NST?

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.

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 NST, what time is it in Dhaka?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NST (NST), it is +9h 30m later in Dhaka (BDST).