Dhaka Time to IST Converter
IST is 30 minutes behind BST. 9:00 AM BST = 8:30 AM IST.
IST is 30 minutes behind BST. To convert Dhaka Time to IST, subtract 30 minutes from the Dhaka Time time: 9:00 AM BST = 8:30 AM IST.
Dhaka Time (Dhaka time) is used in Dhaka, Bangladesh. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
Dhaka Time to IST time conversion table
Dhaka Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Dhaka Time | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM BST | 11:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM BST | 12:30 AM IST | night |
| 2:00 AM BST | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 3:00 AM BST | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 4:00 AM BST | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 5:00 AM BST | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 6:00 AM BST | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 7:00 AM BST | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM BST | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM BST | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM BST | 9:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM BST | 10:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM BST | 11:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM BST | 12:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM BST | 1:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM BST | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM BST | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM BST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM BST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM BST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM BST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM BST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 PM BST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 PM BST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Dhaka Time to IST
Subtract 30 minutes from the Dhaka Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM BST = 8:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM BST = 11:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Dhaka Time and IST
The time difference between Dhaka Time and IST is 30 minutes all year – IST is behind BST.
Dhaka Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Dhaka Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+6 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Dhaka Time and IST
Dhaka Time and IST share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM BST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Dhaka Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Dhaka Time and IST?
IST is 30 minutes behind BST all year. 9:00 AM BST = 8:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM Dhaka Time in IST?
9:00 AM BST is 8:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Dhaka Time in IST?
12:00 PM BST is 11:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Dhaka Time?
IST is 30 minutes behind BST, so it is earlier in IST than in Dhaka Time.
Does Dhaka Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Dhaka Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Dhaka Time and IST?
Dhaka Time and IST share 7 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM BST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.