CAT to Dhaka
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BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About CAT and Dhaka Time
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts CAT 4 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 1:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in CAT is 4:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to Dhaka time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert CAT to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 2:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM CAT time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a CAT-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 CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need Dhaka colleagues present.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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 CAT and Dhaka
Both CAT and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CAT, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and Dhaka overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
CAT is 4 hours ahead of Dhaka (CAT UTC+02:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and Dhaka?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 4 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert CAT time to Dhaka time?
Add +4h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 1:00 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 +4h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from CAT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM CAT — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, CAT or Dhaka?
CAT is 4 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 4:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do CAT and Dhaka use different time zones?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Harare and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between CAT and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CAT and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +4h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is +4h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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