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Dhaka to Shanghai Converter

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Dhaka1:25 pmThu, Jul 23
DhakaBST
Bangladesh · UTC+6
1:25 pmThu, Jul 23
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ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
3:25 pmThu, Jul 23
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Offset

The time difference between Dhaka and Shanghai is 2 hours.

2 hours

Dhaka (BST) is behind Shanghai (CST).

BST: UTC+6

CST: UTC+8

Neither Dhaka nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Dhaka (11 AM–5 PM in Shanghai).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Dhaka (2:00 PM Shanghai).

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

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Dhaka uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST). To call Bangladesh, dial +880.

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Shanghai is approximately 1,950 miles east of Dhaka.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

DhakaShanghaiDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Dhaka nor Shanghai 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

Dhaka
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Day length
13h 22m
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Day length
13h 51m

Daylight overlap: 11h 33m — 5:24 AM–4:57 PM in Dhaka (7:24 AM–6:57 PM in Shanghai). 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 China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Dhaka in Shanghai?
9:00 am Dhaka is 11:00 am Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Dhaka in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Dhaka is 2:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Dhaka in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Dhaka is 2:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Dhaka in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Dhaka is 4:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Dhaka in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Dhaka is 7:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Dhaka in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Dhaka is 1:30 am Shanghai, the next day.