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 Dhaka, it's that in Lusaka.
When it's 8:00 am in Dhaka, it's 4:00 am in Lusaka — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Dhaka, it's 6:00 am in Lusaka — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 8:00 am in Lusaka — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 11:00 am in Lusaka — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 1:00 pm in Lusaka — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 5:00 pm in Lusaka — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dhaka uses the BDT (৳) and Lusaka uses the ZMW (ZK). Language shifts too — Bengali in Dhaka, English in Lusaka. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT · ৳)
- Language
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW · ZK)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dhaka and Lusaka?
Dhaka is 4 hours behind Lusaka. Dhaka runs on GMT+6 and Lusaka on GMT+2. 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 Dhaka, what time is it in Lusaka?
10:00 am in Dhaka is 6:00 am in Lusaka on the same 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 it's 3 pm in Dhaka, what time is it in Lusaka?
3:00 pm in Dhaka is 11:00 am in Lusaka on the same day — late 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?
There are 4 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Dhaka from Lusaka?
About 8,028 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 57m, 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 Dhaka and Lusaka use?
Dhaka uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳); Lusaka uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK). 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 Dhaka from Lusaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +880, 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 Dhaka and Lusaka?
Dhaka primarily speaks Bengali; Lusaka speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Dhaka and Lusaka drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.