Dhaka to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Dhaka. When it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka, it is 10:30 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

Dhaka IST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Bihar, India
Mon, Oct 19
ISTUTC+5:30
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-10h 30m
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2:22 PM in Dhaka, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dhaka to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Dhaka and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

DhakaChicago
12:00 AM1:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM2:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM3:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM4:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
8:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
9:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
10:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
11:00 AM12:30 AM
12:00 PM1:30 AM
1:00 PM2:30 AM
2:00 PM3:30 AM
3:00 PM4:30 AM
4:00 PM5:30 AM
5:00 PM6:30 AM
6:00 PM7:30 AM
7:00 PM8:30 AM
8:00 PM9:30 AM
9:00 PM10:30 AM
10:00 PM11:30 AM
11:00 PM12:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Dhaka (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Dhaka and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -10h 30m

Distance

Dhaka and Chicago are 12,360 km (7,680 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago?

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Dhaka.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Dhaka?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka, it is 10:30 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Dhaka?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Dhaka (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Dhaka and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.