Days in Bāndarban are currently getting shorter, about 8 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Bāndarban
Bāndarban is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 22.1953° N, 92.2195° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,471 km (1,535 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,548 km (4,690 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,490 km (7,761 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,505 km (5,906 mi) east
Bāndarban lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Bāndarban
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bāndarban is near Callao - when it's noon in Bāndarban, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bāndarban
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bāndarban
Bāndarban is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Bāndarban is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Bāndarban
In Bāndarban, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 46m, a difference of roughly 2h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bāndarban's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bāndarban at 22.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bāndarban
With a population of 495,272, Bāndarban ranks as the 12th most populous city in Bangladesh, out of 137 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bāndarban
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP / VGEG) is a major international airport located about 42 km (26 mi) from Bāndarban.
Current local time at the airport is 10:34:34.
Daylight saving time in Bāndarban
Bāndarban uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Dhaka. The current local offset is UTC+6 / +06.
Bāndarban does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Bāndarban
Business hours in Bāndarban (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 PM (previous day) - 4:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bāndarban
Compare time in Bāndarban with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Bangladesh
Public Holidays Affecting Bāndarban
Official national holiday observed in Bangladesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bāndarban in?
Bāndarban follows the Asia/Dhaka time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bāndarban at UTC+6.
What time is it in Bāndarban right now?
The current local time in Bāndarban is 10:34:34 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bāndarban observe daylight saving time?
No. Bāndarban is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bāndarban?
Bāndarban is currently UTC+6, meaning local time is +6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bāndarban?
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is the nearest airport to Bāndarban, located about 42 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:34:34.
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