Offset
The time difference between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours.
Dhaka (BST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
BST: UTC+6
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Dhaka nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Dhaka (11 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Dhaka (2:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Bangladesh
- International Mother Language DaySat, Feb 21
- Independence and National DayThu, Mar 26
- Bengali New YearTue, Apr 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- July Mass Uprising DayWed, Aug 5
- Victory DayWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Dhaka uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST). To call Bangladesh, dial +880.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 1,600 miles southeast of Dhaka.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Dhaka | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Dhaka nor Kuala Lumpur observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:12 AM
- Sunset
- 6:45 PM
- Day length
- 13h 33m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 12h 10m — 5:12 AM–5:22 PM in Dhaka (7:12 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Bangladesh Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Bangladesh Standard Time
- DAC
- CGP
- JSR
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Dhaka is 11:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Dhaka is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Dhaka is 2:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Dhaka is 4:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Dhaka is 7:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Dhaka in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Dhaka is 1:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.