AKST to Dhaka
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BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
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.
AKST vs Dhaka: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts AKST 15 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 12:00 AM in Dhaka on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 3:00 PM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to Dhaka time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 1:00 AM in Dhaka the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +15h gap: AKST 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 12:00 AM in AKST.
- Coordinating a AKST-based team with Dhaka contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +15h gap is not.
- With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
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 AKST and Dhaka
With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dhaka opens at 9:00 AM BDST, which is 12:00 AM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Dhaka have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 15 hours ahead of Dhaka (AKST UTC-09:00 → 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Dhaka?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 15 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +15h.
How do I convert AKST time to Dhaka time?
Add +15h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 12:00 AM in Dhaka (next day).
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 +15h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 4:00 AM in Dhaka.
Which is ahead, AKST or Dhaka?
AKST is 15 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 3:00 AM in Dhaka.
Do AKST and Dhaka use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +15h offset between AKST and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and Dhaka?
Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in Dhaka.
What is the time difference between AKST and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +15h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST 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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
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 AKST, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +15h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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