Current Time in Chittagong

    Bangladesh's second city and its principal seaport, set between the Karnaphuli River and the hills to the east, with one of the world's largest ship-breaking industries along the coast. The working week runs Sunday to Thursday.

    Time in Chittagong, Bangladesh

    13:15:33

    Tuesday, October 13, 2026

    Chittagong does not change its clocks

    A fixed offset, all year round

    Chittagong stays on Bangladesh Standard Time at UTC+06:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.

    That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does β€” but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Chittagong from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Chittagong is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.

    When the gap to Chittagong changes

    Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city

    The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks β€” and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Chittagong:

    London (United Kingdom)

    • From 25 October 2026: Chittagong is 6 hours ahead of London
    • From 28 March 2027: Chittagong is 5 hours ahead of London

    Frankfurt (Germany)

    • From 25 October 2026: Chittagong is 5 hours ahead of Frankfurt
    • From 28 March 2027: Chittagong is 4 hours ahead of Frankfurt

    Sydney (Australia)

    • From 4 April 2027: Chittagong is 4 hours behind Sydney
    • From 3 October 2027: Chittagong is 5 hours behind Sydney

    Daylight and the sun over Chittagong

    Chittagong sits at 22.34Β°, 91.83Β°

    Longest day

    13h 30m of daylight

    Shortest day

    10h 46m of daylight

    Yearly swing

    2h 44m between them

    Clock time versus solar time

    Chittagong's clock is unusually well matched to the sun: local noon falls within 7 minutes of the moment the sun is actually overhead. Most cities sit further out, because time zones follow borders rather than longitude.

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    New York
    United States
    03:15
    Oct 13
    London
    United Kingdom
    08:15
    Oct 13
    Tokyo
    Japan
    16:15
    Oct 13
    Chittagong
    Bangladesh
    13:15
    Oct 13

    Time Zone Offset from Chittagong

    New York:-10 hours
    London:-5 hours
    Tokyo:+3 hours

    Best Times to Contact Chittagong

    Optimal calling and meeting hours

    Business Hours

    Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time

    Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries

    Personal Calls

    Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time

    Ideal for catching up with family and friends

    Pro Tip: Use the meeting coordinator tool above to find overlapping working hours between your location and Chittagong. This makes scheduling international meetings much easier!

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    Cultural Business Context

    Chittagong, Bangladesh β€’ 13:15 local time

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    Lunch break period

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    Quick Stats

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    Major Holidays
    4
    Etiquette Tips
    1
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    Business Hours Timeline
    09:00Current: 13:1517:00
    Best Times to Contact
    09:00 - 17:00
    Times to Avoid
    13:00 - 14:00 (Lunch)
    Quick Summary

    Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Friday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00

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    Places related to Chittagong

    Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset

    On exactly the same clock as Chittagong

    These share the Asia/Dhaka zone, so they keep the same time as Chittagong year-round.

    Same offset (UTC+06:00), different part of the world

    These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Chittagong (Bangladesh Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.

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    Common Questions About Chittagong Time

    Frequently asked questions

    What time zone is Chittagong in?

    Chittagong operates in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, known as Bangladesh Standard Time, currently UTC+06:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.

    Does Chittagong observe daylight saving time?

    No. Chittagong stays on Bangladesh Standard Time at UTC+06:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Chittagong can still change when your own clocks shift.

    What's the time difference between Chittagong and my location?

    The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.

    How accurate is this Chittagong clock?

    Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Asia/Dhaka time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.

    Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Chittagong?

    Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Chittagong and other locations.

    Time Zone Facts About Chittagong

    Interesting information about Chittagong's time

    IANA identifier

    Asia/Dhaka

    Standard time name

    Bangladesh Standard Time

    Standard offset

    UTC+06:00

    Daylight saving

    Not observed β€” the offset is fixed year-round

    Region

    Asia

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