CDT to Dhaka
+11hCDT
CDTSOURCEDhaka
BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CDT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CDT (Central Daylight Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CDT – Central Daylight Time
UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
- •CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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.
Understanding the +11h Gap: CDT vs Dhaka
CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts CDT 11 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CDT it is 8:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in CDT is 11:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CDT to Dhaka time conversion table
| CDT (CDT) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert CDT to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from CDT to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in CDT lands at 9:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: CDT 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 8:00 PM in CDT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CDT is 7:00 AM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week CDT takes the early slot, the next week Dhaka does.
About CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.
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 CDT and Dhaka
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dhaka opens at 9:00 AM BDST, which is 8:00 PM in CDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
CDT and Dhaka have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
CDT is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka (CDT UTC-05:00 → 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
CDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
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 CDT and Dhaka?
CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00) is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert CDT time to Dhaka time?
Add +11h to CDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CDT is 8:00 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 +11h offset from CDT.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from CDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in CDT, which is 12:00 AM in Dhaka.
Which is ahead, CDT or Dhaka?
CDT is 11 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in CDT it is 11:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do CDT and Dhaka use different time zones?
CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Chicago and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the CDT–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between CDT and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CDT's time zone?
CDT also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Winnipeg, Nashville.
Which countries use CDT, CDT's zone?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba).
Is there a day difference between CDT and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between CDT and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +11h from CDT.
What timezone is CDT in?
CDT 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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba).
Does CDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CDT switches to CST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CDT?
CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion. CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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 CDT, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CDT (CDT), it is +11h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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