Dhaka to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 11 hours behind Dhaka. When it is noon in Dhaka, it is 01:00 in Chicago.
Dhaka (UTC+6) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 19:00 in Dhaka, it's 08:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Dhaka & Chicago◐ 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
Dhaka
19:00
Chicago (-1)
09:00
Dhaka
22:00
Chicago (-1)
12:00
Dhaka
01:00
Chicago
15:00
Dhaka
04:00
Chicago
18:00
Dhaka
07:00
Chicago
21:00
Dhaka
10:00
Chicago
00:00
Dhaka
13:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Dhaka
16:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Dhaka ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 11 hours behind Dhaka. When it is 12:00 noon in Dhaka, it is 01:00 in Chicago. Dhaka operates on Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Dhaka?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Dhaka and Chicago due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Dhaka to Chicago 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 Dhaka and Chicago
The distance between Dhaka and Chicago is approximately 12,708 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.