Dhaka to ACST
+3h 30mDhaka
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ACSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BDST and ACST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time) and ACST (Australian Central 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).
ACST – Australian Central Standard Time
UTC+09:30Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+09:30) covers South Australia and the Northern Territory, on a half-hour offset.
- •ACST uses a half-hour offset: UTC+09:30.
- •South Australia moves to ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer; the Northern Territory does not.
- •Adelaide and Darwin are 30 minutes apart during daylight saving, level in winter.
- •Adelaide is one of the few major cities on a 30-minute offset.
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.
Dhaka vs ACST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. ACST runs on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) at UTC+09:30. That puts Dhaka 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST — a difference of +3h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka it is 12:30 PM in ACST. Midnight in Dhaka is 3:30 AM in ACST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dhaka to ACST time conversion table
| Dhaka (BDST) | ACST (ACST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert Dhaka to ACST time
- Scheduling a call from Dhaka to ACST: a 10:00 AM start in Dhaka lands at 1:30 PM in ACST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dhaka and ACST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM BDST time (12:30 PM–5:00 PM ACST). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Dhaka viewers need 12:30 PM in ACST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:30 PM if the event is anchored to Dhaka.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BDST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:30 PM BDST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dhaka and need ACST 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 ACST (Australian Central Standard Time)
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is the half-hour offset of UTC+09:30 used across South Australia and the Northern Territory, taking in Adelaide and Darwin. South Australia moves to Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT, UTC+10:30) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, but the Northern Territory does not observe daylight saving — so Adelaide and Darwin sit 30 minutes apart in summer and level with each other in winter. The half-hour offset means Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney in winter and level with it during daylight saving, which regularly catches out travellers and meeting planners.
Best time to call between Dhaka and ACST
Both Dhaka and ACST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:30 PM BDST, which is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM ACST. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dhaka and ACST overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Dhaka is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST (BDST UTC+06:00 → ACST UTC+09:30). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM BDST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Dhaka
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Standard: UTC+09:30 · DST: UTC+10:30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and ACST?
Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST (ACST, UTC+09:30). The gap is currently +3h 30m.
How do I convert Dhaka time to ACST time?
Add +3h 30m to Dhaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 12:30 PM in ACST.
What time is it in ACST right now?
ACST uses ACST at UTC+09:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h 30m offset from Dhaka.
What is the best time to call ACST from Dhaka?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM BDST — that maps to 12:30 PM–5:00 PM ACST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dhaka or ACST?
Dhaka is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST. When it is 12:00 PM in Dhaka it is 3:30 PM in ACST.
Do Dhaka and ACST use different time zones?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses BDST at UTC+06:00, while ACST uses ACST at UTC+09:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dhaka and Australia/Adelaide.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dhaka–ACST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h 30m offset between Dhaka and ACST 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 ACST?
Not normally. The +3h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and ACST?
ACST is +3h 30m 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 ACST in?
ACST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
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 ACST timezone?
Major cities in the ACST timezone include Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs, Mount Gambier.
What is the UTC offset for ACST?
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is at UTC+09:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ACDT.
What should I know about the ACST timezone?
ACST uses a half-hour offset: UTC+09:30. South Australia moves to ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer; the Northern Territory does not.
When is it midnight in Dhaka, what time is it in ACST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dhaka (BDST), it is +3h 30m later in ACST (ACST).
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