Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

NZDT to Dhaka

-7h

NZDT

NZDTSOURCE

UTC+13:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dhaka

BDST

Bangladesh · UTC+06:00

HH05

MM00

05:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

NZDT

Dhaka

12:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

1:00 AM

10:00 AM

3:00 AM

12:00 PM

5:00 AM

2:00 PM

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

1:00 PM

10:00 PM

3:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NZDT and BDST on the World Map

The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NZDT Zone

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BDST Zone

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NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time

UTC+13:00

New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.

Countries in NZDT

New Zealand

Major Cities in NZDT

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonDunedin

Key Facts about NZDT

•NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
•NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
•New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
•The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NZDT

Learn more about NZDT on Wikipedia

BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time

UTC+06:00

Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in BDST

Bangladesh

Major Cities in BDST

DhakaChittagongKhulnaRajshahiSylhet

Key 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.
•Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
•BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+06:00 year-round

Learn more about BDST on Wikipedia

About Dhaka

Wikipedia

Dhaka operates on Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6. As the world's second-largest garment hub, Dhaka time coordinates global fashion supply chains.

Population:10.3 million

Metro:22.5 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST

Currency:BDT (৳)

Stock Exchange:DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Lalbagh FortAhsan ManzilNational Parliament HouseStar MosqueLiberation War Museum

Did You Know?

Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.

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Everything You Need to Know About NZDT and Dhaka Time

NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts NZDT 7 hours behind Dhaka — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NZDT it is 2:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in NZDT is 5:00 PM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

NZDT to Dhaka time conversion table

NZDT (NZDT)	Dhaka (BDST)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day

Why people convert NZDT to Dhaka time

Scheduling a call from NZDT to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in NZDT lands at 3:00 AM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both NZDT and Dhaka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BDST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in NZDT is 1:00 PM in Dhaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from NZDT and need Dhaka colleagues present.

About NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)

New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.

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 NZDT and Dhaka

Both NZDT and Dhaka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BDST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

NZDT and Dhaka overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

NZDT is 7 hours behind Dhaka (NZDT UTC+13:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM NZDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

NZDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00

Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027

Dhaka

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between NZDT and Dhaka?

NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 7 hours behind Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently -7h.

How do I convert NZDT time to Dhaka time?

Add -7h to NZDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NZDT is 2:00 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 -7h offset from NZDT.

What is the best time to call Dhaka from NZDT?

Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, NZDT or Dhaka?

NZDT is 7 hours behind Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in NZDT it is 5:00 AM in Dhaka.

Do NZDT and Dhaka use different time zones?

NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and Asia/Dhaka.

Does daylight saving time affect the NZDT–Dhaka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between NZDT and Dhaka is fixed all year.

Which other cities share NZDT's time zone?

NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.

Which countries use NZDT, NZDT's zone?

NZDT is used in New Zealand.

Is there a day difference between NZDT and Dhaka?

Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between NZDT and Dhaka?

Dhaka is -7h from NZDT.

What timezone is NZDT in?

NZDT 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 NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)?

NZDT is used in New Zealand.

Does NZDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, NZDT switches to NZDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about NZDT?

NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.

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.