Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Anchorage, it's that in Dhaka.
When it's 8:00 am in Anchorage, it's 10:00 pm in Dhaka — night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Anchorage, it's 12:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Anchorage, it's 2:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Anchorage, it's 5:00 am in Dhaka — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Anchorage, it's 7:00 am in Dhaka — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Anchorage, it's 11:00 am in Dhaka — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Anchorage uses the USD ($) and Dhaka uses the BDT (৳). Language shifts too — English in Anchorage, Bengali in Dhaka. Be careful behind the wheel: Anchorage drives on the right, Dhaka on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT · ৳)
- Language
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Anchorage and Dhaka?
Anchorage is 14 hours ahead of Dhaka. Anchorage runs on GMT-8 and Dhaka on GMT+6. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Anchorage, what time is it in Dhaka?
10:00 am in Anchorage is 12:00 am in Dhaka the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Anchorage, what time is it in Dhaka?
3:00 pm in Anchorage is 5:00 am in Dhaka the next day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Anchorage from Dhaka?
About 9,141 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 15m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Anchorage and Dhaka use?
Anchorage uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Dhaka uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Anchorage from Dhaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Anchorage and Dhaka?
Anchorage primarily speaks English; Dhaka speaks Bengali. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Anchorage and Dhaka drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Bangladesh on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.