GST to Dhaka
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BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GST and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: GST and Dhaka
GST runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts GST 2 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GST it is 11:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in GST is 2:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
GST to Dhaka time conversion table
| GST (GST) | Dhaka (BDST) | 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 GST to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from GST to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in GST lands at 12:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both GST and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Dhaka local time against GST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from GST and need Dhaka colleagues present.
About GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
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 GST and Dhaka
Both GST and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
GST and Dhaka share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
GST is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka (GST UTC+04:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between GST and Dhaka?
GST (GST, UTC+04:00) is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert GST time to Dhaka time?
Add +2h to GST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GST is 11:00 AM 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 +2h offset from GST.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from GST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM GST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, GST or Dhaka?
GST is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in GST it is 2:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do GST and Dhaka use different time zones?
GST uses GST at UTC+04:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the GST–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between GST and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share GST's time zone?
GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
Which countries use GST, GST's zone?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Is there a day difference between GST and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between GST and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +2h from GST.
What timezone is GST in?
GST 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Does GST observe daylight saving time?
No, GST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+04:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about GST?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
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 GST, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in GST (GST), it is +2h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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