Bangladesh Time to India Time: BST to IST Difference and Call Guide
Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India all year. When it is 2:00 PM in Dhaka, it is 1:30 PM in India. To change Bangladesh time (BST) into India time (IST), subtract 30 minutes. To change India time into Bangladesh time, add 30 minutes.
People in India look up Dhaka time for many reasons: calling relatives or business partners, joining an online class or meeting, planning a trip across the border, or following a cricket match. This guide gives you a full hour table, ready examples and a few easy-to-miss tips, such as the different weekend in Bangladesh. For other countries, see our travel time tools.
Quick Answer
- Time difference: Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India.
- Bangladesh time zone: Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+6, used across the whole country.
- India time zone: India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30.
- Daylight saving: neither country changes its clocks now, so the gap is the same all year.
Key Takeaways
- Subtract 30 minutes from Bangladesh time to get India time.
- Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna and Rajshahi all share the same time.
- Between 12:00 AM and 12:29 AM in Bangladesh, it is still the previous day in India.
- The weekend is different. Friday is the weekly holiday in Bangladesh, so plan work calls for Monday to Thursday.
- BST can also mean British Summer Time. Write Bangladesh time or UTC+6 in messages so nobody gets confused.
Bangladesh and India Time Zones Explained
Bangladesh uses Bangladesh Standard Time, which is 6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+6). Bhutan uses the same offset. India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30, across the whole country.
The gap is the difference between the two: 6 hours minus 5 hours 30 minutes equals 30 minutes. Bangladesh tried daylight saving time for a short period in 2009 and has not used it since. India does not use it either, so the 30 minute gap never changes.
How to Convert BST to IST
- Bangladesh time to India time: subtract 30 minutes.
- India time to Bangladesh time: add 30 minutes.
An easy way to do it in your head is to move to the nearest half hour. 4:00 in Dhaka is 3:30 in India, and 4:30 in Dhaka is 4:00 in India. For example, 7:45 PM in Dhaka becomes 7:15 PM in India.
BST to IST: Hour-by-Hour Table
Find the Bangladesh hour on the left. For times in between, such as 6:40 PM, look up 6 PM and add the 40 minutes to the India time.
| Bangladesh (BST) | India (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
Common Examples
What is 2 PM Dhaka time in India?
It is 1:30 PM in India on the same day.
What is 8 PM BST in IST?
It is 7:30 PM in India on the same day.
What is 12:15 AM in Bangladesh in India?
It is 11:45 PM in India, and the date in India is still the previous day.
What is 9 PM IST in Bangladesh?
It is 9:30 PM in Bangladesh on the same day.
What is 11:45 PM IST in Bangladesh?
It is 12:15 AM in Bangladesh, and the date there has already moved to the next day.
Best Time to Call Bangladesh from India
The gap is small, so the real planning issue is not the clock. It is the working week. Bangladesh works from Sunday, while India works until Friday.
| Who you are calling | Good time in India | Time in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Family and friends in the evening | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Offices, both sides at work (Monday to Thursday) | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Students or staff at lunch | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM |
| Weekend catch-up (Friday) | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
A few tips:
- Check the weekend first. Friday is the weekly holiday in Bangladesh, and many offices and banks also close on Saturday. Sunday is a normal working day there but a day off in India. That leaves Monday to Thursday as the best days for work calls.
- Write both times in invites. For example, 4:00 PM IST / 4:30 PM Bangladesh time.
- Check local holidays. Bangladesh marks days such as 21 February, 26 March and 16 December, which are normal working days in India.
For more ideas on staying in touch across time zones, see our guide on the best time to call family abroad from India.
Cricket, Online Classes and Events
Matches, live streams and online classes are announced in local time. Convert before you set a reminder:
- A start at 10:00 AM in Dhaka is 9:30 AM in India.
- A start at 3:00 PM in Dhaka is 2:30 PM in India.
- A start at 7:00 PM in Dhaka is 6:30 PM in India.
Some event pages change the time to your phone setting automatically, so check whether the page shows Bangladesh time or your own time before you convert.
Travelling Between India and Bangladesh
Flights between Kolkata and Dhaka are short, usually around an hour, and Delhi to Dhaka takes roughly 2.5 hours. Because the gap is only 30 minutes, there is no real jet lag. Just move your watch ahead by half an hour when you arrive in Bangladesh.
Land border crossings, immigration counters and bus or train services keep fixed hours, so check opening times and convert them carefully. With a 30 minute gap, one closing time can fall before you arrive. Always check visa and entry rules on the official website of the Bangladesh High Commission before you book.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding instead of subtracting. Bangladesh is ahead of India, so subtract 30 minutes from Bangladesh time to get India time.
- Mixing up BST. It can mean Bangladesh Standard Time or British Summer Time. Name the country.
- Forgetting the Friday holiday. A call set for Friday morning may reach a closed office.
- Missing the date change. Just after midnight in Bangladesh, it is still the previous day in India.
- Looking for daylight saving. It is not used now, so the gap does not change.
Bangladesh Time to India Time in Hindi
बांग्लादेश का समय भारत के समय से 30 मिनट आगे रहता है। ढाका में दोपहर 2:00 बजे हों तो भारत में 1:30 बजे होते हैं। बांग्लादेश का समय भारतीय समय में बदलने के लिए 30 मिनट घटाएँ, और भारतीय समय को बांग्लादेश के समय में बदलने के लिए 30 मिनट जोड़ें। अभी किसी भी देश में डेलाइट सेविंग टाइम नहीं है, इसलिए यह अंतर पूरे साल एक जैसा रहता है।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangladesh and India?
Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India all year. Bangladesh uses UTC+6 and India uses UTC+5:30.
What is 12 PM Bangladesh time in India?
It is 11:30 AM in India on the same day.
What is 8 PM IST in Bangladesh?
It is 8:30 PM in Bangladesh on the same day.
Is Dhaka time the same as Kolkata time?
No. Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata and the rest of India.
Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh tried it for a short period in 2009 and has not used it since, so the gap with India stays at 30 minutes all year.
What is the best time to call Bangladesh from India?
For family, 6 PM to 9 PM in India works well, which is 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM in Bangladesh. For work, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM in India from Monday to Thursday overlaps with Bangladesh office hours.
Does Bangladesh have a different weekend from India?
Yes. Friday is the weekly holiday in Bangladesh, and many offices and banks also close on Saturday. Sunday is a normal working day there.
Keep Planning
- Compare more countries on our travel tools page.
- See all your family time zones at once on the Family Clock.
- Another neighbour with a small gap: Nepal time to India time.
- Heading east? Read Thailand time to India time.
Sources
Last updated: 25 October 2026. Time zone rules can change, so check the live tool before an important booking.
Varinder Kaur is from Amritsar, India. She has traveled to well-known places across India, including Darjeeling, and to a few countries abroad, and shares travel experiences and practical tips for travelers through OpinionHook.
