Chicago to Dhaka Time Difference
Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 23:00 in Dhaka.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Dhaka (UTC+6)
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When it's 05:00 in Chicago, it's 16:00 in Dhaka
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Chicago & Dhaka◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,708 km
Est. Flight Time
~16h
Time Difference
+11h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
17:00
Dhaka
09:00
Chicago
20:00
Dhaka
12:00
Chicago
23:00
Dhaka
15:00
Chicago
02:00
Dhaka (+1)
18:00
Chicago
05:00
Dhaka (+1)
21:00
Chicago
08:00
Dhaka (+1)
00:00
Chicago
11:00
Dhaka
03:00
Chicago
14:00
Dhaka
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Dhaka?
Dhaka is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 23:00 in Dhaka. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Dhaka uses Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6).
What is the best time to call Dhaka from Chicago?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Chicago and Dhaka due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Chicago to Dhaka time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Chicago and Dhaka
The distance between Chicago and Dhaka is approximately 12,708 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Dhaka time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.