Dhaka to Hong Kong
+2hDhaka
BDSTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
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.
About Hong Kong
WikipediaHong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
Comparing Time Zones: Dhaka and Hong Kong
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Dhaka 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Dhaka is 2:00 AM in Hong Kong. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Hong Kong (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 12:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM BDST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against Dhaka keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Hong Kong colleagues present.
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.
About HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Hong Kong
Both Dhaka and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Hong Kong share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong (BDST UTC+06:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Hong Kong?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Hong Kong time?
Add +2h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM BDST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or Hong Kong?
Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 2:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Do Dhaka and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Hong Kong difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between Dhaka and Hong Kong is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Dhaka's time zone?
BDST also covers Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
Which countries use BDST, Dhaka's zone?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Is there a day difference between Dhaka and Hong Kong?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +2h from Dhaka.
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 timezone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What are the business hours in Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Hong Kong?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT (+2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Hong Kong?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Hong Kong compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Hong Kong has approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Hong Kong?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour.
Do Dhaka and Hong Kong have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange). The +2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)?
BDST is used in Bangladesh.
Does BDST observe daylight saving time?
No, BDST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+06:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +2h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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