Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Santiago to Dhaka

+9h

Santiago

CLSTSOURCE

Chile · UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH09

MM00

21:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Santiago

Dhaka

12:00 AM

9:00 AM

2:00 AM

11:00 AM

4:00 AM

1:00 PM

6:00 AM

3:00 PM

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

10:00 AM

7:00 PM

12:00 PM

9:00 PM

2:00 PM

11:00 PM

4:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

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

CLST and BDST on the World Map

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

CLST Zone

→

BDST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT 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 →

Comparing Time Zones: Santiago and Dhaka

Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Santiago 9 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Santiago it is 6:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in Santiago is 9:00 AM in Dhaka.Santiago observes daylight saving time while Dhaka does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Santiago to Dhaka time conversion table

Santiago (CLST)	Dhaka (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Santiago to Dhaka time

Scheduling a call from Santiago to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Santiago lands at 7:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +9h gap: Santiago 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 6:00 PM in Santiago.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against Santiago keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +9h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CLST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Santiago takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.
Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +9h gap.

About CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

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 Santiago and Dhaka

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

Business hours overlap

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

Santiago is 9 hours ahead of Dhaka (CLST UTC-03:00 → 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

Santiago

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

Dhaka

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Santiago and Dhaka?

Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00) is 9 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +9h.

How do I convert Santiago time to Dhaka time?

Add +9h to Santiago local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Santiago is 6:00 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 +9h offset from Santiago.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from Santiago?

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

Which is ahead, Santiago or Dhaka?

Santiago is 9 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Santiago it is 9:00 PM in Dhaka.

Do Santiago and Dhaka use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the Santiago–Dhaka difference?

Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and Dhaka is not, so the +9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Santiago's time zone?

CLST also covers Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

Which countries use CLST, Santiago's zone?

CLST is used in Chile.

Is there a day difference between Santiago and Dhaka?

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

What is the time difference between Santiago and Dhaka?

Dhaka is +9h from Santiago.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago 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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)?

CLT is used in Chile.

Does CLT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CLT switches to CLST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CLT?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.

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.