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Current Date And Time In Khulna, Bangladesh

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:08:55 BST
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BST)
Population: 1,500,689
District: Khulna

✈️ Khulna, Khulna Division, Bangladesh - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Khulna, Khulna Division, 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 Khulna.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Khulna 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 Khulna — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Bangladesh, which includes Khulna, 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 Khulna.

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 Khulna. 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 Khulna.

🚔
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 Khulna for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Khulna
Regional Airport • JSR
Jessore Airport
Jashore (Jessore), BD
59
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Khulna From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Khulna 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)2,840 km1,764 mi~ 4h 05m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,484 km2,165 mi~ 4h 51m
Tokyo (Japan)5,009 km3,112 mi~ 6h 39m
Paris (France)7,923 km4,923 mi~ 10h 04m
London (United Kingdom)8,023 km4,985 mi~ 10h 11m
Sydney (Australia)9,065 km5,633 mi~ 11h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,101 km6,898 mi~ 13h 49m
Toronto (Canada)12,539 km7,791 mi~ 15h 30m
New York (United States)12,750 km7,923 mi~ 15h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)13,042 km8,104 mi~ 16h 06m

✈ 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 Khulna, 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 Khulna 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 Time6:08 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Khulna to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:08 PM on Sunday in Khulna. 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 Khulna 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 Khulna
New York (United States)Sun, 8:08 AM10h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:08 AM13h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:08 AM10h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:08 PM5h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 2:08 PM4h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:08 PM2h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:08 PM2h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:08 PM3h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:08 PM4h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:08 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 Khulna — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Khulna 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
৳ 140.34
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Khulna

Knowing which languages are used in Khulna 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 Khulna. 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
Phultala (Khulna Division, Bangladesh)7 mi12 kmSSW
⬆️
Bhatpara Abhaynagar (Khulna Division, Bangladesh)16 mi26 kmNNW
⬆️
Kalia (Khulna Division, Bangladesh)17 mi27 kmNNE
⬆️
Bagerhat (Khulna Division, Bangladesh)18 mi29 kmSE
⬆️
Tungipara (Dhaka Division, Bangladesh)22 mi36 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Khulna

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Khulna is the Taj Mahal (India), about 1,258 km away. Straight-line distances from Khulna 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, India1,258 km782 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,154 km1,960 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,398 km3,354 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,300 km4,536 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,175 km9,429 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil15,199 km9,444 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,843 km11,087 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

Khulna shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Khulna Division and Bangladesh. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Khulna, 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 Khulna and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Khulna.

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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🧭 Khulna's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Khulna

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Khulna. 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 Khulna — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Khulna

Khulna 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 Khulna

The closest airport to Khulna is Jessore Airport (JSR), about 59 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 Khulna From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Khulna 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 Khulna gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Khulna

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

🔎 Explore More About Khulna

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Khulna

What side of the road do people drive on in Khulna?

Khulna, 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 Khulna use?

Khulna 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 Khulna?

In Khulna, 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 Khulna?

Jessore Airport (JSR) is the nearest airport to Khulna, about 59 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Khulna in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Khulna 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 Khulna?

Khulna shares the official and regional languages of Khulna Division 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 Khulna?

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