GMT to Dhaka
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BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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.
GMT to Dhaka Time Difference – Complete Guide
GMT runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts GMT 6 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GMT it is 3:00 PM in Dhaka. Midnight in GMT is 6:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
GMT to Dhaka time conversion table
| GMT (GMT) | Dhaka (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert GMT to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from GMT to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in GMT lands at 4:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both GMT and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against GMT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from GMT and need Dhaka colleagues present.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
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 GMT and Dhaka
Both GMT and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
GMT and Dhaka overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
GMT is 6 hours ahead of Dhaka (GMT UTC+00:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM GMT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
GMT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Dhaka
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between GMT and Dhaka?
GMT (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 6 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert GMT time to Dhaka time?
Add +6h to GMT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GMT is 3:00 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 +6h offset from GMT.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from GMT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM GMT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, GMT or Dhaka?
GMT is 6 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in GMT it is 6:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do GMT and Dhaka use different time zones?
GMT uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the GMT–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between GMT and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share GMT's time zone?
GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use GMT, GMT's zone?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between GMT and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between GMT and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +6h from GMT.
What timezone is GMT in?
GMT 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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
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 GMT, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in GMT (GMT), it is +6h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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