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About Dhaka
Dhaka is located in Bangladesh, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 10,356,500. It runs on Asia/Dhaka time, currently UTC+6:00 relative to UTC. Dhaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryBangladesh
- Population10,356,500
- Latitude23.7104°
- Longitude90.4074°
- Time zoneAsia/Dhaka
- Current UTC offsetUTC+6:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Dhaka Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Dhaka's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Dhaka
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Top Places to Visit in Dhaka
Lalbagh Fort
Lalbagh Fort, also known as Fort Aurangabad, was begun in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, but was never completed after the death of Pari Bibi, daughter of the fort's second builder, Shaista Khan, was taken as such a bad omen that construction halted permanently. What survives includes Pari Bibi's marble-and-black-basalt tomb, the Diwan-i-Aam audience hall, which now houses a small museum of Mughal-era weapons, coins and calligraphy, and a three-domed mosque still in occasional use. The fort's well-tended gardens offer a quiet contrast to the density of Old Dhaka just outside its walls, and the site is particularly atmospheric in the soft light of early morning before crowds arrive. Despite being unfinished by design, it remains one of the most complete surviving examples of Mughal architecture in Bangladesh.
No fixed-route public transit serves Old Dhaka from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport; a taxi or ride-hailing app (Pathao, Uber) is the standard way to reach it, typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
No fixed-route public transit connects Kamalapur Railway Station to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw, rickshaw, or ride-hailing app covers the roughly 5 km trip.
No fixed-route public transit connects Gabtoli Bus Terminal to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Ahsan Manzil
Ahsan Manzil, known as the Pink Palace for its rose-colored facade, was built in the 1870s on the banks of the Buriganga River as the residence of the Nawabs of Dhaka, the city's leading aristocratic family under British colonial rule. Its Indo-Saracenic architecture blends South Asian, Gothic and Mughal design elements beneath a large central dome, and the building holds the distinction of introducing electricity to Dhaka in 1901. Now a museum, its 23 galleries across 31 rooms display period furniture, portraits, weapons and household items that recreate the opulence of Nawabi-era Dhaka. The riverside setting, with boats still working the Buriganga much as they did a century ago, adds real historical texture to a visit here beyond the palace itself.
No fixed-route public transit serves Old Dhaka from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
No fixed-route public transit connects Kamalapur Railway Station to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app covers the trip.
No fixed-route public transit connects Gabtoli Bus Terminal to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it.
National Parliament House
The National Parliament House, known locally as Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban, was designed by renowned American architect Louis Kahn and completed in 1982, eight years after his death, following a design process that took over two decades from initial commission to completion. Its massive geometric concrete forms, pierced by triangular, circular and rectangular openings that flood the interior with natural light, are considered one of the most significant works of modern architecture in South Asia. The complex sits within extensive grounds bordered by an artificial lake, giving the building a striking, almost fortress-like presence when viewed from across the water. The interior, including the main assembly chamber, is generally not open to casual visitors without prior arrangement, but the exterior and surrounding plaza are freely accessible and are the main draw for most who come to see it.
MRT Line 6 doesn't yet run directly from the airport; take a taxi or ride-hailing app toward Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic, or a taxi to Agargaon metro station to continue by rail.
MRT Line 6 doesn't yet connect to Kamalapur Railway Station; take a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app toward the parliament complex, or to Agargaon metro station.
From Gabtoli Bus Terminal, take a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app toward Sher-e-Bangla Nagar; the complex is a relatively short ride.
Star Mosque
Star Mosque, or Tara Masjid, is a small but visually striking early-19th-century mosque in Old Dhaka, named for the star motifs made of Chinese and Japanese porcelain chips and mosaic tiles that cover its exterior walls and domes. Originally built in a simpler form, it was significantly expanded and decorated in the early 20th century by a wealthy local patron, giving it the elaborate blue-and-white star-studded appearance it's known for today. It remains an active neighborhood mosque, so visitors should dress modestly and time visits around prayer hours. Its small scale and residential setting, tucked into the narrow lanes of Old Dhaka, make it a quick but memorable stop, often combined with Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil on the same outing.
No fixed-route public transit serves Old Dhaka from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
No fixed-route public transit connects Kamalapur Railway Station to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app covers the trip.
No fixed-route public transit connects Gabtoli Bus Terminal to Old Dhaka; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it.
Dhakeshwari Temple
Dhakeshwari Temple is the most important Hindu temple in Bangladesh and is believed to have given Dhaka its name, though the exact origins of both the temple and the city's etymology are debated among historians. Dating in some form to the 12th century, with major reconstruction over the centuries, the temple is dedicated to Dhakeshwari, a form of the goddess Durga, and its main sanctum houses her idol alongside shrines to other deities within the temple's walled, multi-structure compound. It functions as the country's national temple for Bangladesh's Hindu minority and draws large crowds during Durga Puja each autumn, when the surrounding streets fill with processions and festivities. Outside festival periods, it offers a calmer, contemplative visit with visible Mughal-era architectural influence in its layout and detailing.
No fixed-route public transit serves this part of Dhaka from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport; a taxi or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it, typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
No fixed-route public transit connects Kamalapur Railway Station directly to the temple; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app covers the trip.
No fixed-route public transit connects Gabtoli Bus Terminal to the temple; a CNG auto-rickshaw or ride-hailing app is the standard way to reach it.
Bangladesh National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Shab-e-Barat | Wed, Feb 4 |
| Language Martyrs' Day | Sat, Feb 21 |
| Shab-e-Qadr | Tue, Mar 17 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Mar 26 |
| Pohela Boishakh | Tue, Apr 14 |
| May Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Thu, May 28 |
| Ashura | Fri, Jun 26 |
| July Mass Uprising Day | Wed, Aug 5 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Wed, Aug 26 |
| Janmashtami | Fri, Sep 4 |
| Durga Puja (Vijaya Dashami) | Wed, Oct 21 |
| Victory Day | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Shab-e-Barat | Sat, Jan 23 |
| Language Martyrs' Day | Sun, Feb 21 |
| Shab-e-Qadr | Sat, Mar 6 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Pohela Boishakh | Wed, Apr 14 |
| May Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| Ashura | Tue, Jun 15 |
| July Mass Uprising Day | Thu, Aug 5 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Sat, Aug 14 |
| Victory Day | Thu, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Shab-e-Barat | Wed, Jan 12 |
| Language Martyrs' Day | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Shab-e-Qadr | Wed, Feb 23 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Mar 26 |
| Pohela Boishakh | Fri, Apr 14 |
| May Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| Ashura | Sat, Jun 3 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Thu, Aug 3 |
| July Mass Uprising Day | Sat, Aug 5 |
| Victory Day | Sat, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Shab-e-Qadr | Sun, Feb 11 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Language Martyrs' Day | Wed, Feb 21 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Mar 26 |
| Pohela Boishakh | Sat, Apr 14 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| May Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Ashura | Wed, May 23 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Tue, Jul 24 |
| July Mass Uprising Day | Sun, Aug 5 |
| Victory Day | Sun, Dec 16 |
| Shab-e-Barat | Fri, Dec 21 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Shab-e-Qadr | Thu, Jan 31 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Language Martyrs' Day | Thu, Feb 21 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Mar 26 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Pohela Boishakh | Sun, Apr 14 |
| May Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Ashura | Sun, May 12 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Sat, Jul 13 |
| July Mass Uprising Day | Mon, Aug 5 |
| Shab-e-Barat | Tue, Dec 10 |
| Victory Day | Mon, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Dhaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+6:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Dhaka
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka, Bangladesh uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone. It is currently on UTC+6:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Dhaka observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Dhaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+6:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhaka today?
The sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 5:36 PM in Dhaka today, giving 11h 42m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and New York City?
New York City is 10 hours behind Dhaka right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Dhaka?
Dhaka is currently UTC+6:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.