Dhaka to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka right now. 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 9:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Dhaka and Chicago
Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Dhaka and Chicago are about 12,722 km (7,905 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Dhaka is on UTC+06:00 (UTC+06:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Dhaka to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Dhaka | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Dhaka and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Dhaka = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dhaka = 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 11 hours behind Dhaka from then (it was 12 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka from then (it was 11 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Dhaka is 9:00 PM (previous day) to 6:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day) in Dhaka.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago?
Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Dhaka to Chicago?
Subtract 12 hours from the Dhaka time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Dhaka is 9:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 6:19 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:19 AM in Dhaka.
Does the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 11 hours behind Dhaka from then (it was 12 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 12 hours behind Dhaka from then (it was 11 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Dhaka and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Dhaka = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.