Bangladesh facts
| Capital | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Southern Asia |
| Area | 147,570 km² · 56,977 sq mi · 36,465,285 acres |
| Language | Bengali |
| Demonym | Bangladeshi |
| Currency | Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka · UTC+6 · 1:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +880 |
| Internet domain | .bd |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, C, D, G, M |
| Capital coordinates | 23.7104, 90.4074 |
Time difference
Dhaka is on UTC+6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 7:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Bangladesh is about 1.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Bangladesh is about 60.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Dhaka to Washington, D.C.: about 12,932 km (8,036 mi) as the crow flies.
- Dhaka to London: about 8,003 km (4,973 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Bangladesh shares land borders with 2 countries: Myanmar, India.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
How big is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh covers about 147,570 km² (56,977 sq mi), ranking 92 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 60.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Bangladesh in?
Dhaka uses UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) today. When it is noon in Dhaka, it is 2:00 a.m. in New York and 7:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Bangladesh use?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
What is the country code for Bangladesh?
The international calling code is +880. From the United States dial 011 880 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 880.
What language is spoken in Bangladesh?
Official or national language: Bengali.