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Time Difference: Dhaka to Los Angeles

🇧🇩DhakaUTC+6
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇧🇩
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Fri, Jun 26
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
13 hours
Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Dhaka
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Dhaka vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Dhaka (Bangladesh) uses the Asia/Dhaka timezone at UTC+6, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Dhaka (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dhaka and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dhaka and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

DhakaLos AngelesStatus
6am5pmDhaka early, Los Angeles evening
7am6pmDhaka early, Los Angeles evening
8am7pmDhaka early, Los Angeles evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmDhaka working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm11pmDhaka working hours, Los Angeles late evening
1pm12amDhaka working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm1amDhaka working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm2amDhaka working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm3amDhaka working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm4amDhaka evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm5amDhaka evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm6amDhaka evening, Los Angeles early
8pm7amDhaka evening, Los Angeles early
9pm8amDhaka evening, Los Angeles early
10pm9amDhaka late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Dhaka and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Dhaka does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Dhaka is 14 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Dhaka is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Dhaka is 14 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Dhaka and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,904 km
Direct flight time
~16h 11m

Dhaka and Los Angeles are 12,904 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 11m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Dhaka is currently 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Dhaka ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Dhaka is currently 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Dhaka?
When it's 9 AM in Dhaka, it's 8pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dhaka and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dhaka and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Dhaka and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Dhaka does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Dhaka and Los Angeles?
Dhaka and Los Angeles are 12,904 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 11 minutes.