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Dhaka Division, Bangladesh – Bangladesh Flag

Current Date And Time In Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:39:59 BST
Capital: Dhaka
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BST)
Population: 44,215,107
Area: 20,593.74 km²
State Code: C

✈️ Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Dhaka Division, Bangladesh using verified regional travel data β€” 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 Dhaka Division.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Dhaka Division 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 Dhaka Division β€” so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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πŸš— Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Bangladesh, which includes Dhaka Division, follow Left-hand traffic β€” 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 Dhaka Division.

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

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Bangladesh β€” police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Dhaka Division. 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 Dhaka Division.

πŸš”
Police
999
πŸš‘
Ambulance
999
πŸš’
Fire
999
πŸ“ž
General
999

πŸ“Š Bangladesh At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.661
Medium
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Life Expectancy
74.9
years
πŸ“š
Literacy Rate
79.0%
adults 15+
πŸ’°
GDP Per Capita
$2,593
USD / year
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Unemployment
3.8%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Dhaka Division for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Dhaka Division
International Airport • DAC
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Dhaka, BD
28
km away

📍 "Nearest to Dhaka Division" is measured from the state's approximate geographic center, not any specific city β€” for the exact airport nearest a particular town, check that city's own page; the Dhaka entry above is measured from the capital's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Dhaka Division From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dhaka Division to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first β€” 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)2,912 km1,810 mi~ 4h 11m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,520 km2,187 mi~ 4h 53m
Tokyo (Japan)4,897 km3,043 mi~ 6h 31m
Paris (France)7,873 km4,892 mi~ 10h 01m
London (United Kingdom)7,966 km4,950 mi~ 10h 07m
Sydney (Australia)9,107 km5,659 mi~ 11h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,127 km6,914 mi~ 13h 50m
Toronto (Canada)12,422 km7,719 mi~ 15h 22m
New York (United States)12,640 km7,854 mi~ 15h 37m
Los Angeles (United States)12,901 km8,016 mi~ 15h 56m

✈ 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. Distances use Dhaka Division's approximate geographic centre.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Dhaka Division, 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 Dhaka Division 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
πŸ“… DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
πŸ•’ Current Local Time5:39 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Dhaka Division to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:39 PM on Friday in Dhaka Division. 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 Dhaka Division 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 Dhaka Division
New York (United States)Fri, 7:39 AM10h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 4:39 AM13h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 7:39 AM10h behind
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 12:39 PM5h behind
Paris (France)Fri, 1:39 PM4h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 3:39 PM2h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 7:39 PM2h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Fri, 8:39 PM3h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Fri, 9:39 PM4h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Fri, 11:39 PM6h ahead

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

πŸ’± Money In Dhaka Division β€” Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Dhaka Division is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), written as ΰ§³. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to β€” handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
ΰ§³ 122.73
BDT
€ 1 Euro
ΰ§³ 141.82
BDT
Β£ 1 British Pound
ΰ§³ 166.02
BDT
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ΰ§³ 86.84
BDT
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ΰ§³ 88.37
BDT

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 14, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

πŸ—£οΈ Languages Spoken In Dhaka Division

Knowing which languages are used in Dhaka Division helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region β€” 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.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Adjacent States Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for neighbor states and regions closest to Dhaka Division. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan interstate routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Neighbor RegionDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Mymensingh Division (Bangladesh)56 mi90 kmNNE
⬆️
Rajshahi Division (Bangladesh)92 mi149 kmNW
⬆️
Khulna Division (Bangladesh)98 mi157 kmSW
⬆️
Tripura (India)100 mi161 kmESE
⬆️
Sylhet Division (Bangladesh)109 mi176 kmENE
⬆️

πŸ›οΈ 7 Wonders Of The World β€” Distance From Dhaka Division

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Dhaka Division is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,266 km away. Straight-line distances from Dhaka Division to all seven wonders, nearest first β€” a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India1,266 km786 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,023 km1,878 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,409 km3,361 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,271 km4,518 mi
ChichΓ©n ItzΓ‘PistΓ© (nearest town), Mexico15,050 km9,351 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,278 km9,493 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,835 km11,082 mi

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

πŸ™οΈ Major Travel Hubs & Cities

The top 5 largest municipalities and urban transit hubs in Dhaka Division by population. Listed with precise coordinates and population parameters. Direct links point to city directories containing localized map, geographic coordinates and neighborhood reference datasets.

City / Transit HubTotal PopulationLatitudeLongitude
Dhaka10,356,50023.7104Β° N90.4074Β° E
Gazipur2,674,69723.9984Β° N90.4223Β° E
Pallabi597,57423.8250Β° N90.3700Β° E
Mirpur Model Thana546,50323.8093Β° N90.3609Β° E
Kafrul339,73423.7882Β° N90.3736Β° E

⚑ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚑ Voltage230 V
πŸ”„ Frequency50 Hz
πŸ”Œ 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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✈️ Complete Travel Intelligence Guide for Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

⚑ Electrical Infrastructure Compatibility

Before plugging in personal devices or shipping electronics to Dhaka Division, confirm the local voltage and power plug standard on our Bangladesh travel standards guide. Using the wrong voltage can instantly destroy your hardware, leading to costly and time-consuming replacements. Always carry a reliable multi-region adapter and a compatible voltage converter if your gear doesn't match local specs. Aligning your equipment with the power supply in Dhaka Division protects your assets from damage and keeps your projects moving.

🚨 Regional Emergency Contact Procedures

Keep the local police, ambulance and fire brigade contact numbers for Bangladesh saved in your phone before your arrival in Dhaka Division from our Bangladesh emergency directory. Emergency services need the correct local line to provide help without delay, as using the wrong number wastes precious time. Business travelers, expats and on-ground field staff should ensure their team has these vital emergency details accessible on the Dhaka Division profile overview to support safety protocols and incident management.

πŸš— Road Safety, Driving Laws & Vehicle Protocols

Road traffic in Dhaka Division operates under Bangladesh's national road rules, including designated driving sides, speed restrictions and local sign systems. Arriving from a region with opposite traffic patterns requires immediate adjustment. If you are hiring a vehicle, overseeing commercial fleets or coordinating last-mile logistics in Dhaka Division, you must review local driving laws to ensure your team remains compliant and safe, reducing accident risks by planning routing across neighboring regions of Dhaka Division.

✈️ Getting to and Around Dhaka Division

Reaching Dhaka Division and moving within it requires knowing the local transport links β€” road access, rail connections and nearby airports all affect arrival time, freight schedules and last-mile delivery windows. Explore the Dhaka Division interactive map for precise geographical boundaries and routing. Planning transit routes through Dhaka Division's major cities in advance helps avoid delays and keeps commercial shipments and personal travel on schedule.

πŸ“ž Staying Connected in Dhaka Division

Reliable communication in Dhaka Division starts with knowing the correct dialing format and checking local SIM card availability. The country calling code +880 is required for all inbound calls β€” read the Bangladesh calling code guide. Data roaming rates vary by carrier β€” checking local telecom options on the main Bangladesh directory before arrival ensures remote staff stay reachable for real-time coordination.

πŸ’Ό Running Business Operations in Dhaka Division

Setting up operations in Dhaka Division means aligning your systems with the region's official time zone configurations, international dialing format and internet domain extensions like .Bangladesh's official TLD. Supply chain platforms, dispatch tools, CRM software and communication systems all rely on correct regional settings. Configuring these before deploying teams or launching a regional hub in Dhaka Division prevents scheduling errors, routing failures and miscommunication.

πŸ“‹ How to Use This Travel Intelligence Page

⚑ Before You Travel:Find the plug type and voltage for Dhaka Division on our Bangladesh travel standards directory β€” order the right adapter before you leave. Store emergency numbers on your phone now. If you plan to drive, hire a car or run a vehicle fleet in Dhaka Division, check road traffic direction in advance.
πŸ“Š Market Research Use:Use Dhaka Division's time zone, calling code and currency and exchange rates page to assess regional market fit, support location intelligence and back strategic decisions on commerce and regional expansion on the state profile overview.
🌍 Operational Planning:Operations teams use the country calling code, time zone and internet domain details from this page to configure VoIP systems, scheduling tools and delivery platforms for reliable cross-border performance in Dhaka Division.

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