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 Taipei.
When it's 8:00 am in Dhaka, it's 10:00 am in Taipei — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Dhaka, it's 12:00 pm in Taipei — midday there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 2:00 pm in Taipei — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 5:00 pm in Taipei — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 7:00 pm in Taipei — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Dhaka, it's 11:00 pm in Taipei — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dhaka uses the BDT (৳) and Taipei uses the TWD ($). Language shifts too — Bengali in Dhaka, Chinese in Taipei. Be careful behind the wheel: Dhaka drives on the left, Taipei on the right.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT · ৳)
- Language
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Taiwan
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD · $)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dhaka and Taipei?
Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of Taipei. Dhaka runs on GMT+6 and Taipei on GMT+8. 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 Taipei?
10:00 am in Dhaka is 12:00 pm in Taipei on the same day — midday 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 Taipei?
3:00 pm in Dhaka is 5:00 pm in Taipei on the same day — afternoon 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 6 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 Taipei?
About 3,150 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 12m, 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 Taipei use?
Dhaka uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳); Taipei uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD, $). 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 Taipei?
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 Taipei?
Dhaka primarily speaks Bengali; Taipei speaks Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Dhaka and Taipei drive on the same side of the road?
No. Bangladesh drives on the left, Taiwan on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.