Time Difference

Dhaka vs Shantou Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Shantou, China.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Dhaka

Bangladesh

5:37 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+6Asia/Dhaka

Difference

2 hours

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Shantou

China

7:37 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+8Asia/Shanghai

Current difference

Shantou is currently 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Dhaka and Shantou hour by hour

See how a full local day in Dhaka, Bangladesh maps to Shantou, China. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Dhaka

corresponds to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Shantou.

7 hours overlap

Dhaka

Asia/Dhaka

Shantou

Asia/Shanghai

Availability

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 AM

Next day

Tue, Aug 18

Night

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 AM

Next day

Tue, Aug 18

Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Shantou from Dhaka

Compare typical business hours in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Shantou, China to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Dhaka

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bangladesh

Best overlap

Shantou

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

China

The best time to call Shantou from Dhaka is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Dhaka. This corresponds to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Shantou.

Other reasonable windows

Dhaka

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Shantou

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Dhaka

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Shantou

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Dhaka and Shantou time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Shantou is currently 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

Dhaka uses Asia/Dhaka and currently has an offset of UTC+6. Shantou uses Asia/Shanghai and currently has an offset of UTC+8.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Dhaka, corresponding to 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Shantou.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Dhaka to Shantou time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Dhaka and Shantou.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Shantou?

The current time difference between Dhaka and Shantou is 2 hours. Shantou is currently 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

Is Shantou ahead of or behind Dhaka?

Shantou is currently 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

What time is it in Shantou when it is 9:00 AM in Dhaka?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Dhaka corresponds to 11:00 AM in Shantou. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Shantou from Dhaka?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Dhaka. This corresponds to 11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Shantou.

Can the time difference between Dhaka and Shantou change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Dhaka or Shantou changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Dhaka and Asia/Shanghai for date-aware calculations.