BST — Bangladesh Standard Time
UTC+06:00 · 6 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | BST |
| Full name | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+06:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Dhaka |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using BST
Time Difference from BST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +10h |
| Chicago | +11h |
| Los Angeles | +13h |
| London | +5h |
| Paris | +4h |
| Moscow | +3h |
| Dubai | +2h |
| Mumbai | +0h 30m |
| Bangkok | -1h |
| Shanghai | -2h |
| Tokyo | -3h |
| Sydney | -4h |
| Auckland | -6h |
Using BST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in BST, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Bangkok: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM BST equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | BST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert BST to Other Time Zones
Cities in BST
About BST (Bangladesh Standard Time)
BST (Bangladesh Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +06:00, meaning it is 6 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Dhaka. It is used in 3 countries, including Bangladesh, China, Russia.
BST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +06:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in BST include Dhaka, and 54 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BST?
BST stands for Bangladesh Standard Time. It is 6 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+06:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Dhaka.
What is the current time in BST?
The current BST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. BST is UTC+06:00, which is 6 hours ahead of UTC.
Does BST observe daylight saving time?
No, BST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +06:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use BST?
Countries and regions using BST include Bangladesh, China, Russia.
How do I convert BST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert BST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between BST and 13 major world cities.