IST to BDT Converter
BDT is 0.5 hours ahead of IST.
IST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
India Standard Time · UTC+5:30
BDT
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Bangladesh Time · UTC+6
Convert IST to BDT
IST 17:38 = BDT 18:08
IST to BDT time chart, hour by hour
| IST | BDT |
|---|
| 00:00 | 00:30 |
| 01:00 | 01:30 |
| 02:00 | 02:30 |
| 03:00 | 03:30 |
| 04:00 | 04:30 |
| 05:00 | 05:30 |
| 06:00 | 06:30 |
| 07:00 | 07:30 |
| 08:00 | 08:30 |
| 09:00 | 09:30 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 |
| 11:00 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 |
| 13:00 | 13:30 |
| 14:00 | 14:30 |
| 15:00 | 15:30 |
| 16:00 | 16:30 |
| 17:00 | 17:30 |
| 18:00 | 18:30 |
| 19:00 | 19:30 |
| 20:00 | 20:30 |
| 21:00 | 21:30 |
| 22:00 | 22:30 |
| 23:00 | 23:30 |
Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 9 shared working hours.
How many hours is IST behind BDT?
As abbreviations, BDT is always 0.5 hours ahead of IST: IST is UTC+5:30 and BDT is UTC+6. To convert, add 0.5 hours.
Does the IST to BDT time difference change?
No. Bdt is 0.5 hours ahead of ist all year, because neither place changes its clocks.
When IST and BDT are both at work
- When BDT is 0.5 hours ahead of IST: 8 shared office hours, 09:00 to 17:00 in IST (09:30 to 17:30 in BDT).
Frequently asked questions about IST and BDT time
How many hours ahead is BDT of IST?
BDT (UTC+6) is 0.5 hours ahead of IST (UTC+5:30).
Does the time difference between IST and BDT change during the year?
No, it stays 0.5 hours ahead all year because neither place changes its clocks.