Days in Savar are currently getting shorter, about 9 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 Savar
Savar is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.8486° N, 90.2500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,655 km (1,650 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,364 km (4,576 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,674 km (7,875 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,189 km (5,710 mi) east
Savar lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Savar
The point on Earth exactly opposite Savar is near Callao - when it's noon in Savar, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Savar
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Savar
Savar is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Savar 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 Savar
In Savar, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 39m, a difference of roughly 2h 57m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Savar's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Savar at 23.85° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Savar
With a population of 286,008, Savar ranks as the 18th most populous city in Bangladesh, out of 137 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Savar
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC / VGHS) is a major international airport serving Savar directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:35:31.
Daylight saving time in Savar
Savar uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Dhaka. The current local offset is UTC+6 / +06.
Savar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Savar
Business hours in Savar (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 Savar
Compare time in Savar with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Bangladesh
Public Holidays Affecting Savar
Official national holiday observed in Bangladesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Savar in?
Savar 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 Savar at UTC+6.
What time is it in Savar right now?
The current local time in Savar is 10:35:31 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Savar observe daylight saving time?
No. Savar is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Savar?
Savar is currently UTC+6, meaning local time is +6 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Savar?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the airport serving Savar. The current local time at the airport is 10:35:31.
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