Time Difference Between Dhaka and Shanghai

The time difference between Dhaka and Shanghai is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dhaka, it is 14:00 in Shanghai. Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone (UTC+6), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka — 2 hours
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04:21:58
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+6 · +06
Shanghai, China
06:21:58
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Dhaka vs Shanghai

Detail Dhaka Shanghai
Time Zone IDAsia/DhakaAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+6UTC+8
Abbreviation+06CST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryBangladeshChina
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Dhaka and Shanghai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Dhaka  =  11:00–17:00 in Shanghai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dhaka nor Shanghai 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.

Practical Tips for Dhaka–Shanghai Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Shanghai?

The time difference is 2 hours. Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dhaka or Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Dhaka time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Shanghai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Dhaka time to Shanghai time?

Add 2 hours to Dhaka time to get Shanghai 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.