How to Call Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Bangladesh's country code is +880. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 880 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 880 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 880 ... |
| From Japan | 010 880 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +880 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. A Dhaka number 02... becomes +880 2...
Area codes in Bangladesh
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Dhaka | 2 |
| Chattogram | 31 |
Calling mobile numbers
Mobiles start with 01 domestically (like 017, 018, 019 ranges) and become +880 1x xxxx xxxx from abroad.
Time zones and when to call
Bangladesh is UTC+6 year-round.
The cheapest ways to call Bangladesh
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Bangladesh phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bangladesh?
The country code is +880. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +880 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Bangladesh?
Drop the leading 0. A Dhaka number 02... becomes +880 2...
How do I call a mobile number in Bangladesh?
Mobiles start with 01 domestically (like 017, 018, 019 ranges) and become +880 1x xxxx xxxx from abroad.
What is the cheapest way to call Bangladesh?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.