What is the time difference between Tokyo and Dhaka?

Tokyo is always 3 hours ahead of Dhaka. Tokyo observes JST (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) and Dhaka observes BST (Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+6). Neither city uses daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed at 3 hours throughout the year.

Do Tokyo and Dhaka change clocks for daylight saving time?

No. Japan abolished daylight saving time in 1951 and has used JST (UTC+9) ever since. Bangladesh likewise does not observe DST and stays on BST (UTC+6) all year. This means the 3-hour gap between the two cities never changes.

What time zone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo is in the Japan Standard Time (JST) zone, which is UTC+9. Japan does not observe daylight saving time.

What time zone is Dhaka in?

Dhaka is in the Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) zone, which is UTC+6. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time.

What are good meeting times for both Tokyo and Dhaka?

Because Tokyo is 3 hours ahead of Dhaka, the best overlap for standard business hours (09:00–18:00) is 09:00–15:00 Tokyo time, which corresponds to 06:00–12:00 Dhaka time. For a more comfortable overlap where both cities are fully in business hours, aim for 12:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–15:00 Dhaka time).

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Dhaka

Name: Time Difference: Tokyo to Dhaka
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Author: Nham Vu

See the current time in Tokyo and Dhaka side by side, with the exact hour offset, updated live every second.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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BST UTC+6

Current Offset

+3 hours

Tokyo is 3 hours ahead of Dhaka

Meeting Overlap Finder

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded

Tokyo (JST)	Dhaka (BST)	Status

Convert Tokyo Time to Dhaka Time

Fixed 3-hour offset — Tokyo is always ahead

Tokyo (JST)	Dhaka (BST)

Summary

See the current time in Tokyo and Dhaka side by side, with the exact hour offset, updated live every second.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to Asia/Dhaka time.
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared to calculate the exact hour difference.
All three values — Tokyo time, Dhaka time, and the offset — refresh every second.
Neither Tokyo nor Dhaka observes daylight saving time, so the 3-hour offset is constant year-round.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Dhaka offices.
Checking if a colleague in Dhaka is still at their desk.
Planning travel between Japan and Bangladesh.
Remote teams coordinating daily standups across Japan and Bangladesh.
Finding overlapping business hours for Tokyo-Dhaka meetings.
Verifying the current timezone abbreviation for each city.
Journalists checking broadcast times for live events across Asia.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and Bangladesh.

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Last updated: 2026-07-26 · Reviewed by Nham Vu