UTC to BDT Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Bangladesh Time (BDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
22:13:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Dhaka · Bangladesh Time
04:13:36
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+6 · UTC+06:00

Convert a specific time

From: UTC (UTC)
To: BDT (Dhaka)
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Daylight Saving status right now

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
BDT (Bangladesh Time)
Observes DST
No

When can UTC and BDT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 UTC (15:00–16:00 BDT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to BDT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)BDT time (Dhaka)Status
00:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed09:00 WedBDT working
04:00 Wed10:00 WedBDT working
05:00 Wed11:00 WedBDT working
06:00 Wed12:00 WedBDT working
07:00 Wed13:00 WedBDT working
08:00 Wed14:00 WedBDT working
09:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed17:00 WedUTC working
12:00 Wed18:00 WedUTC working
13:00 Wed19:00 WedUTC working
14:00 Wed20:00 WedUTC working
15:00 Wed21:00 WedUTC working
16:00 Wed22:00 WedUTC working
17:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
Bangladesh Time (BDT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dhaka
Current UTC offset
UTC+06:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+6
Major cities in this zone
Dhaka

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Dhaka.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and BDT right now?+
BDT (Bangladesh Time) is currently 6 hours ahead UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or BDT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. BDT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and BDT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 UTC (15:00–16:00 BDT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Dhaka when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in UTC (UTC), it is 18:00 Wed in Dhaka (BDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and BDT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" in the IANA database. BDT maps to "Asia/Dhaka". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Dhaka?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Dhaka (BDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BDT is 6 hours ahead UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and BDT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) and BDT is UTC+06:00 (GMT+6). 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 UTC and BDT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 UTC.