Time Difference Between Dhaka and Chicago

The time difference between Dhaka and Chicago is 12 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dhaka, it is 00:00 in Chicago. Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone (UTC+6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6).

Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka — 12 hours
Dhaka, Bangladesh
23:00:52
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+6 · +06
↔
Chicago, United States
11:00:52
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Dhaka vs Chicago

Detail Dhaka Chicago
Time Zone IDAsia/DhakaAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+6UTC-6
Abbreviation+06CST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryBangladeshUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 12 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Dhaka and Chicago. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Dhaka or late evenings in Chicago tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dhaka time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dhaka Chicago
00:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 18:00 (-1 day)
07:00 19:00 (-1 day)
08:00 20:00 (-1 day)
09:00 21:00 (-1 day)
10:00 22:00 (-1 day)
11:00 23:00 (-1 day)
12:00 00:00
13:00 01:00
14:00 02:00
15:00 03:00
16:00 04:00
17:00 05:00
18:00 06:00
19:00 07:00
20:00 08:00
21:00 09:00
22:00 10:00 Night
23:00 11:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dhaka nor Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago?

The time difference is 12 hours. Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dhaka or Chicago observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Dhaka to Chicago?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Dhaka time to Chicago time?

Subtract 12 hours from Dhaka time to get Chicago time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.