Dubai to Dhaka
+2hDubai
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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 Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
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.
Understanding the +2h Gap: Dubai vs Dhaka
Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Dhaka runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Dubai 2 hours ahead of Dhaka — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dubai it is 11:00 AM in Dhaka. Midnight in Dubai is 2:00 AM in Dhaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dubai to Dhaka time conversion table
| Dubai (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 Dubai to Dhaka time
- Scheduling a call from Dubai to Dhaka: a 10:00 AM start in Dubai lands at 12:00 PM in Dhaka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dubai 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.
- Watching a live event or market open: Dubai viewers need 11:00 AM in Dhaka to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 PM if the event is anchored to Dubai.
- 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 Dubai 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 Dubai and Dhaka
Both Dubai 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
Dubai and Dhaka share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM GST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Dubai 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 Dubai and Dhaka?
Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00) is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Dubai time to Dhaka time?
Add +2h to Dubai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dubai 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 Dubai.
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Dubai?
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, Dubai or Dhaka?
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Dubai it is 2:00 PM in Dhaka.
Do Dubai and Dhaka use different time zones?
Dubai (UAE) 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 Dubai–Dhaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between Dubai and Dhaka is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Dubai's time zone?
GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
Which countries use GST, Dubai's zone?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Is there a day difference between Dubai and Dhaka?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Dhaka?
Dhaka is +2h from Dubai.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
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 Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
What are the business hours in Dhaka?
Standard business hours in Dhaka are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Dubai and Dhaka?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST and Dhaka works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BST (+2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dubai and Dhaka?
Dubai uses AED (د.إ) while Dhaka uses BDT (৳). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dubai and Dhaka compare in size?
Dubai has a population of approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million), while Dhaka has approximately 10.3 million (metro: 22.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dubai and Dhaka?
Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab. Dhaka is famous for Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, National Parliament House.
Do Dubai and Dhaka have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market) and Dhaka has the DSE (Dhaka Stock Exchange). The +2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 Dubai, what time is it in Dhaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dubai (GST), it is +2h later in Dhaka (BDST).
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