Portugal to Dhaka
+5hPortugal
WESTSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Portugal and Dhaka
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Portugal 5 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 2:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in Portugal is 5:00 AM in Dhaka.Portugal observes daylight saving time while Dhaka does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to Dhaka time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Portugal to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 3:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM WEST time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Portugal is 1:00 AM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need Dhaka colleagues present.
- Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +5h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 Portugal and Dhaka
Both Portugal and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM WEST, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and Dhaka overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Portugal is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka (WEST UTC+01:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Portugal
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and Dhaka?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Portugal time to Dhaka time?
Add +5h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 2:00 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 +5h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Portugal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM WEST — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Portugal or Dhaka?
Portugal is 5 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 5:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do Portugal and Dhaka use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–Dhaka difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and Dhaka is not, so the +5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Portugal and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +5h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal 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 WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
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 Portugal, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +5h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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