Chattogram, Chittagong, Bangladesh uses Asia/Dhaka, currently +06 (UTC+06:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Chattogram is one of the larger cities in Bangladesh, with a population of about 3.9 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Central districts near the port and main commercial streets keep transit and daily errands close together. Quieter residential areas lie further from downtown, generally requiring a longer trip by rickshaw or taxi.
The hilly terrain and nearby coastline set this city apart from the flatter delta cities elsewhere in the country, and are most comfortable to explore in the cooler, drier winter months. The port and riverside areas offer an interesting glimpse into the city's maritime trade.
Auto-rickshaws, buses, and taxis cover most routes around the city, with ride-hailing apps increasingly available for more predictable trips. Streets near the port and central markets can be busy and slow-moving.
Chattogram has a tropical monsoon climate, hot and humid for much of the year, with heavy rain roughly from June to September. The cooler, drier months from November to February are generally the most comfortable for visiting.
Bangladesh uses the BDT, calling code +880.
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka, and Bengali is the official language, with English understood in business and tourism contexts to varying degrees. A warm, respectful manner in greetings, especially toward elders, is customary.
