Dhaka to Jakarta
+1hDhaka
BDSTSOURCEJakarta
WIBGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and WIB on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and WIB (Western Indonesia 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).
WIB – Western Indonesia Time
UTC+07:00Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.
- •Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
- •Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
- •Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
- •WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.
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 Jakarta
WikipediaJakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
Everything You Need to Know About Dhaka and Jakarta Time
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. That puts Dhaka 1 hour ahead of Jakarta — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 10:00 AM in Jakarta. Midnight in Dhaka is 1:00 AM in Jakarta. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Jakarta time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Jakarta (WIB) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Dhaka to Jakarta time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Jakarta: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 11:00 AM in Jakarta, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Jakarta are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM BDST time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Dhaka-based team with Jakarta 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 BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Jakarta 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 WIB (Western Indonesia Time)
Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Jakarta
Both Dhaka and Jakarta sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Jakarta share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM BDST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta (BDST UTC+06:00 → WIB UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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 Jakarta?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Jakarta time?
Add +1h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 10:00 AM in Jakarta.
What time is it in Jakarta right now?
Jakarta uses WIB at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Jakarta from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM BDST — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WIB and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or Jakarta?
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 1:00 PM in Jakarta.
Do Dhaka and Jakarta use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Jakarta.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Jakarta difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Dhaka and Jakarta 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 Jakarta?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Jakarta?
Jakarta is +1h 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 Jakarta in?
Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
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 Jakarta?
Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Jakarta?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Jakarta?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Jakarta uses IDR (Rp). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Jakarta compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Jakarta has approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Jakarta?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Jakarta is famous for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua).
Do Dhaka and Jakarta have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange). The +1h 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 WIB timezone?
Major cities in the WIB timezone include Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Palembang.
What is the UTC offset for WIB?
Western Indonesia Time (WIB) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the WIB timezone?
Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00). Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Jakarta?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +1h later in Jakarta (WIB).
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