Time Difference: Shanghai vs Dhaka

Live comparison of current time in Shanghai, China and Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Shanghai, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 hours behind
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

ShanghaiDhaka
12:00 AM10:00 PM
1:00 AM11:00 PM
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

About Time Difference: Shanghai and Dhaka

Shanghai, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Dhaka, Bangladesh is in the Asia/Dhaka timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+6. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dhaka?

Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Dhaka uses the Asia/Dhaka timezone (UTC+6). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Shanghai to Dhaka?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.