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Current Date And Time In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:42:37 BST
State: Chittagong
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BST)
Population: 253,788
District: Cox's Bazar

✈️ Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Cox’s Bazar.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Cox’s Bazar with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Cox’s Bazar — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Bangladesh, which includes Cox’s Bazar, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Bangladesh before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Bangladesh's time zone +06:00, country calling code +880 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BD. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Cox’s Bazar.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+880
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BD

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Bangladesh — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Cox’s Bazar. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Cox’s Bazar.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
999
📞
General
999

📊 Bangladesh At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Bangladesh — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.661
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
74.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
79.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,593
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Bangladesh development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Cox’s Bazar for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Cox’s Bazar
Regional Airport • CXB
Cox's Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar, BD
5
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Cox’s Bazar's exact coordinates, or Chittagong's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Cox’s Bazar From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cox’s Bazar to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)2,574 km1,600 mi~ 3h 47m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,763 km2,338 mi~ 5h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)4,862 km3,021 mi~ 6h 28m
Paris (France)8,207 km5,099 mi~ 10h 24m
London (United Kingdom)8,302 km5,159 mi~ 10h 31m
Sydney (Australia)8,776 km5,453 mi~ 11h 05m
Auckland (New Zealand)10,808 km6,716 mi~ 13h 28m
Toronto (Canada)12,724 km7,906 mi~ 15h 43m
New York (United States)12,954 km8,049 mi~ 15h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)13,064 km8,117 mi~ 16h 07m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh is set to Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) with a current offset of UTC +06:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Cox’s Bazar requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneBangladesh Standard Time (BST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +06:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:42 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Cox’s Bazar to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:42 PM on Saturday in Cox’s Bazar. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Cox’s Bazar right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Cox’s Bazar
New York (United States)Sat, 1:42 PM10h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:42 AM13h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:42 PM10h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:42 PM5h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:42 PM4h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:42 PM2h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:42 AM2h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:42 AM3h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:42 AM4h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:42 AM6h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Cox’s Bazar — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Cox’s Bazar is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
৳ 123.39
BDT
€ 1 Euro
৳ 140.37
BDT
£ 1 British Pound
৳ 164.35
BDT
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
৳ 86.13
BDT
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
৳ 87.49
BDT

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Cox’s Bazar

Knowing which languages are used in Cox’s Bazar helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Bengali

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Cox’s Bazar. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lohagara (Chittagong, Bangladesh)40 mi64 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Satkania (Chittagong, Bangladesh)44 mi71 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Teknaf (Chittagong, Bangladesh)44 mi71 kmSSE
⬆️
Dohazari (Chittagong, Bangladesh)50 mi81 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Buthidaung Town (Rakhine, Myanmar)51 mi83 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Cox’s Bazar

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Cox’s Bazar is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,551 km away. Straight-line distances from Cox’s Bazar to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India1,551 km964 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,091 km1,920 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,688 km3,534 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,592 km4,717 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,331 km9,526 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,420 km9,581 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,137 km11,270 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Cox’s Bazar shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Chittagong and Bangladesh. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Chittagong Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Chittagong, including major hub cities.
✈️ Bangladesh Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Bangladesh.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/C/D/M/G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Cox’s Bazar and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Cox’s Bazar.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Cox’s Bazar's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Cox’s Bazar

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Cox’s Bazar. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Cox’s Bazar — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Bangladesh. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Cox’s Bazar

The closest airport to Cox’s Bazar is Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB), about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Cox’s Bazar From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Cox’s Bazar needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Cox’s Bazar gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Cox’s Bazar — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Cox’s Bazar

ℹ️ Cox’s Bazar OverviewSee the full profile of Cox’s Bazar — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Cox’s Bazar MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Cox’s Bazar for distance and direction.
💰 Cox’s Bazar CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Cox’s Bazar

What side of the road do people drive on in Cox’s Bazar?

Cox’s Bazar, like the rest of Bangladesh, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Cox’s Bazar use?

Cox’s Bazar runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/C/D/M/G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Cox’s Bazar?

In Cox’s Bazar, reach police on 999, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 999, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Cox’s Bazar?

Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) is the nearest airport to Cox’s Bazar, about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Cox’s Bazar in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Cox’s Bazar runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC +06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Cox’s Bazar?

Cox’s Bazar shares the official and regional languages of Chittagong and Bangladesh — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Cox’s Bazar?

No — Cox’s Bazar uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Cox’s Bazar currency page for live rates.