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How to Call Bangladesh
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Bangladesh from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Bangladesh with confidence.
The Bangladesh country code is +880. Use +880 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Bangladesh from any country, then dial the bangladeshi area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are BD and BGD.
BANGLADESH COUNTRY CODE
+880
Dial before any bangladeshi number from outside Bangladesh
What is the country code for Bangladesh?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +880 | Dial before a bangladeshi number |
| ISO Code | BD / BGD | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +880 | Use for calls into Bangladesh |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-10 digits after +880 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 999 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Bangladesh uses 2-4 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 1.
For bangladeshi numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Bangladesh. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Bangladesh
Use this universal format: exit code, then +880, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 880 for Bangladesh.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +880
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Bangladeshi numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +880 2 1234567 for a Dhaka landline and +880 171 2345678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 880 area code local number | 011 880 2 1234567 |
| UK | 00 880 area code local number | 00 880 2 1234567 |
| Australia | 0011 880 area code local number | 0011 880 2 1234567 |
| Mobile, any country | +880 area code local number | +880 2 1234567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Bangladesh number looks like
A bangladeshi phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +880 and the national number.
Landline
+880 | 2 | 1234567
Mobile
+880 | 171 | 2345678
Number format and length
After +880, bangladeshi numbers contain 8-10 digits after +880. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka landline | +880 2 XXXXXXX | +880 2 1234567 |
| Bangladeshi mobile | +880 1XX XXXXXXX | +880 171 2345678 |
Format a Bangladesh number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the bangladeshi number in international format with +880 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a bangladeshi number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +880.
Bangladesh number formats and emergency numbers
Bangladeshi numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +880 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 02 | +880 2 |
| Chittagong | 031 | +880 31 |
| Khulna | 041 | +880 41 |
| Rajshahi | 071 | +880 71 |
| Sylhet | 082 | +880 82 |
| Barisal | 043 | +880 43 |
| Number type | Dialed in Bangladesh | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 999 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from bangladeshi lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 999 works inside Bangladesh only. If you are outside Bangladesh, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Bangladesh.
Cost and best time to call Bangladesh
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Bangladesh
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to bangladeshi landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether bangladeshi mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Bangladesh follows Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+6, year-round with no daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BD offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | BD offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | BD offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Bangladesh free
Calling Bangladesh is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Bangladesh calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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