Dhaka, Bangladesh
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About Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh and one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Situated on the Buriganga River, the city is the political, economic, and cultural center of Bangladesh and a global hub of the garment manufacturing industry.
Time zone details
Dhaka observes Dhaka (Asia/Dhaka in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Bangladesh from abroad
The international dialing code for Bangladesh is +880. To call a phone number in Dhaka, dial your country's international access code, then +880, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Bangladesh
The official currency is BDT (৳). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Bengali. Many businesses and tourist areas in Dhaka will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Dhaka
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Dhaka, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.