Dhaka to Melbourne
+4hDhaka
BDSTSOURCEMelbourne
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard 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).
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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 Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
Dhaka vs Melbourne: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Dhaka 4 hours ahead of Melbourne — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 1:00 PM in Melbourne. Midnight in Dhaka is 4:00 AM in Melbourne. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to Melbourne time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | Melbourne (AEST) | 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 Dhaka to Melbourne time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to Melbourne: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and Melbourne are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM BDST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Dhaka is 12:00 AM in Melbourne makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need Melbourne colleagues present.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between Dhaka and Melbourne
Both Dhaka and Melbourne sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and Melbourne overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Dhaka is 4 hours ahead of Melbourne (BDST UTC+06:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Melbourne?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 4 hours ahead of Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Dhaka time to Melbourne time?
Add +4h to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 1:00 PM in Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne right now?
Melbourne uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +4h offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call Melbourne from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM BDST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or Melbourne?
Dhaka is 4 hours ahead of Melbourne. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 4:00 PM in Melbourne.
Do Dhaka and Melbourne use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Australia/Melbourne.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–Melbourne difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between Dhaka and Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Melbourne?
Melbourne is +4h 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 Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
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 Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dhaka and Melbourne?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST and Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dhaka and Melbourne?
Dhaka uses BDT (৳) while Melbourne uses AUD (A$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dhaka and Melbourne compare in size?
Dhaka has a population of approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million), while Melbourne has approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dhaka and Melbourne?
Dhaka is known for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House. Melbourne is famous for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Do Dhaka and Melbourne have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange) and Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange). The +4h 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 AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +4h later in Melbourne (AEST).
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