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 Fortaleza, it's that in Dhaka.
When it's 8:00 am in Fortaleza, it's 5:00 pm in Dhaka — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Fortaleza, it's 7:00 pm in Dhaka — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Fortaleza, it's 9:00 pm in Dhaka — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Fortaleza, it's 12:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Fortaleza, it's 2:00 am in Dhaka — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Fortaleza, it's 6:00 am in Dhaka — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Fortaleza uses the BRL (R$) and Dhaka uses the BDT (৳). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Fortaleza, Bengali in Dhaka. Be careful behind the wheel: Fortaleza drives on the right, Dhaka on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- 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 Fortaleza and Dhaka?
Fortaleza is 9 hours ahead of Dhaka. Fortaleza runs on GMT-3 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 Fortaleza, what time is it in Dhaka?
10:00 am in Fortaleza is 7:00 pm in Dhaka on the same day — evening 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 Fortaleza, what time is it in Dhaka?
3:00 pm in Fortaleza 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'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 Fortaleza from Dhaka?
About 14,108 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 6m, 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 Fortaleza and Dhaka use?
Fortaleza uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); 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 Fortaleza from Dhaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +55, 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 Fortaleza and Dhaka?
Fortaleza primarily speaks Portuguese; Dhaka speaks Bengali. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Fortaleza and Dhaka drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil 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.