Chicago to Dhaka time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 12 hours ahead in January and 11 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM (winter) or 8:00 PM (summer) in Dhaka.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Dhaka |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Dhaka time table
| Chicago | Dhaka (January) | Dhaka (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Dhaka is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Dhaka is 12 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Dhaka does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+6 all year.
Best time to call Dhaka, Bangladesh from Chicago
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Dhaka); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Dhaka).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Dhaka); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Dhaka).
Dhaka vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| Denver | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 13 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 12 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 11 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Dhaka?
8:00 AM in winter and 7:00 AM in summer.
Does Dhaka use daylight saving time?
Dhaka does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+6 all year.
