Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 (2009)
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Capital: | Dhaka |
| Abbreviations: | BD, BGD |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +880 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
22
:
59
After
00
:
00
19 JUN
19 Jun 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 19 June 2009, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 19 June 2009, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Jun 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 DEC
31 Dec 2009 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 31 December 2009, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 31 December 2009, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Dec 2009 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Divisions in Bangladesh (2009)
| Division | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Barisal Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Chittagong | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Dhaka Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Khulna Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Mymensingh Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Rajshahi Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Rangpur Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Sylhet Division | 19 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2009 |
DST Changes Summary for Bangladesh
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun | 2009 | Forward 1 hour | 22:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Dec | 2009 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bangladesh
Does Bangladesh use Daylight Saving Time in 2009?
Yes, Bangladesh observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2009 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Bangladesh?
The next scheduled time transition in Bangladesh will take place on Friday, 19 June 2009. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Bangladesh follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Bangladesh spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each division.
How will the next transition affect the day in Bangladesh?
Following the shift on 19 Jun 2009, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.