BDT to EST Time Converter

Convert Bangladesh Time (BDT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10 hours behind.

Dhaka · Bangladesh Time
21:32:31
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+6 · UTC+06:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
11:32:31
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: BDT (Dhaka)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BDT (Bangladesh Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while BDT does not. The 10-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can BDT and EST meet?

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BDT
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Dhaka (BDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 BDT (08:00–08:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour BDT to EST conversion table

BDT time (Dhaka)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue14:00 MonEST working
01:00 Tue15:00 MonEST working
02:00 Tue16:00 MonEST working
03:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue23:00 MonBDT working
10:00 Tue00:00 TueBDT working
11:00 Tue01:00 TueBDT working
12:00 Tue02:00 TueBDT working
13:00 Tue03:00 TueBDT working
14:00 Tue04:00 TueBDT working
15:00 Tue05:00 TueBDT working
16:00 Tue06:00 TueBDT working
17:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue09:00 TueEST working
20:00 Tue10:00 TueEST working
21:00 Tue11:00 TueEST working
22:00 Tue12:00 TueEST working
23:00 Tue13:00 TueEST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Bangladesh Time (BDT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dhaka
Current UTC offset
UTC+06:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+6
Major cities in this zone
Dhaka
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Dhaka and New York

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in Dhaka or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BDT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 10 hours behind BDT (Bangladesh Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BDT or EST observe daylight saving time?+
BDT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BDT and EST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 BDT (08:00–08:00 EST).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Dhaka?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Dhaka (BDT), it is 02:00 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BDT and EST?+
BDT maps to "Asia/Dhaka" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Dhaka ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Dhaka (BDT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 10 hours behind BDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BDT and EST?+
BDT is UTC+06:00 (GMT+6) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BDT and EST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between BDT and EST is 18:00–18:00 BDT.