Quick Answer

How to Call Bangladesh from the United States

From the US, dial 011 + 880 + local number (drop the leading 0). On a mobile phone, dial +880 followed by the number. Sayfone lets you call Bangladesh at $0.10/min from your browser.

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    +880

    Country code

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    Landline rate

    $0.10/min

    Mobile rate

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    Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

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    With Sayfone, you can call Bangladesh directly from your browser at $0.10/min โ€” no app download needed. This corridor is popular among the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States staying connected with family and contacts back home.

    Steps at a glance

    1. Dial 011 (US exit code) or use + on a mobile phone
    2. Dial 880 (Bangladesh country code)
    3. Dial the local number without the leading 0
    4. Press call โ€” or use Sayfone in your browser

    Sources

    1. 1
      ITU E.164 Country Code List โ€” Bangladesh +880

      Confirms Bangladesh country code +880

    2. 2
      Telephone numbers in Bangladesh โ€” Wikipedia

      Confirms mobile and landline number formats

    DIALING GUIDE

    Step-by-Step: Call Bangladesh from the US

    Follow these steps to reach a mobile or landline number in Bangladesh from any US phone or browser-based calling service.

    • Dial the US exit code

      From a US landline or phone, dial 011. If you are using a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which replaces 011.

      011 ...
    • Dial Bangladesh's country code

      Enter 880 immediately after the exit code. This routes your call to Bangladesh's telephone network.

      011 880 ...
    • Dial the local number (drop the leading 0)

      For mobile numbers, Bangladeshi numbers start with 01X locally. Drop the leading 0 and dial the remaining digits. For a landline, enter the area code (e.g., 2 for Dhaka) followed by the subscriber number.

      011 880 17 XXXX XXXX (mobile) or 011 880 2 XXXX XXXX (Dhaka landline)
    • Press call

      The full dialed number should look like 011-880-1XXXXXXXXX for a mobile, or 011-880-2-XXXXXXXX for a Dhaka landline. With Sayfone, enter the number in your browser and call at $0.10/min.

    Dialing format reference

    +880

    Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +880.

    Mobile

    +880 1X XXXX XXXX

    Landline

    +880 [area code] [subscriber number]

    • +880 17 1234 5678 (mobile โ€” Grameenphone)
    • +880 2 1234 5678 (Dhaka landline)
    • +880 31 123 4567 (Chittagong landline)

    Major city area codes

    Dhaka2
    Chittagong31
    Sylhet821
    Rajshahi721
    Khulna41

    Sources

    1. 1
      Telephone numbers in Bangladesh โ€” Wikipedia

      Mobile and landline format reference

    2. 2
      ITU E.164 Country Code List

      Country code confirmation

    DIALING RULES

    Key Rules for Calling Bangladesh from the US

    A few formatting rules to keep in mind before you dial. Getting these right prevents failed calls and wrong connections.

    Always drop the leading 0

    Bangladeshi local numbers use a leading 0 for domestic calls (e.g., 017 for mobile, 02 for Dhaka). When calling from the US, remove that 0 and use the country code +880 instead. For example, a local number 017-1234-5678 becomes +880 17-1234-5678 internationally.

    Mobile numbers start with 1X after +880

    All Bangladeshi mobile numbers begin with 01X locally (where X identifies the operator, such as 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19). Internationally, this becomes +880 1X XXXX XXXX. The total length after the country code is 10 digits for most mobile numbers.

    Landline area codes vary in length

    Bangladesh uses area codes ranging from 1 to 4 digits for landlines. Dhaka uses area code 2 (1 digit), Chittagong uses 31 (2 digits), and smaller cities may use 3- or 4-digit area codes. The subscriber number length varies accordingly.

    Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time

    Bangladesh uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) at UTC+6 year round, with no seasonal clock changes. The time difference from the US varies: Bangladesh is typically 10 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (11 hours during EST), 11 hours ahead of Central, 12 ahead of Mountain, and 13 ahead of Pacific (with offsets shifting by one hour when US DST starts or ends).

    Some special numbers may not work internationally

    Bangladeshi toll-free numbers (typically starting with 0800) and short-code service numbers are designed for domestic use and generally cannot be reached from outside Bangladesh.

    TIMING TIPS

    Best Times to Call Bangladesh from the US

    Bangladesh is UTC+6 with no daylight saving, while US time zones range from UTC-5 to UTC-8 (with seasonal DST shifts). Plan your calls around these windows.

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    The Bangladeshi diaspora in the US often calls family in the evenings US time, which lands in the morning in Bangladesh โ€” a convenient overlap for personal calls.

    Time & windows

    Morning Call to Bangladesh

    8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM ET โ†’ 6:00 AM โ€“ 8:00 AM BST (+1 day)

    Good for reaching someone early in Bangladesh when it's evening in the US (Eastern Time, during EDT)

    Evening Call to Bangladesh

    8:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM ET โ†’ 6:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM BST

    US morning hours overlap with Bangladesh evening โ€” ideal for family calls (during EDT)

    ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUS Eastern (EDT) โ†’ Bangladesh
    +10 hours+11 hours during EST (Novemberโ€“March)
    ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUS Central (CDT) โ†’ Bangladesh
    +11 hours+12 hours during CST
    ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUS Pacific (PDT) โ†’ Bangladesh
    +13 hours+14 hours during PST

    Calling tips

    • If calling from the US East Coast in the evening (8โ€“10 PM EDT), it will be early morning (6โ€“8 AM) in Bangladesh โ€” a good time for personal calls.
    • Friday is the weekly day off in Bangladesh; Saturday is a half-day for many offices. Plan business calls for Sunday through Thursday, Bangladesh time.
    • Bangladesh does not change clocks for daylight saving, but the US does. Recalculate the time difference after US DST transitions in March and November.

    Business etiquette

    • Business hours in Bangladesh are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST, Sunday through Thursday.
    • Greetings often start with 'Assalamu Alaikum' or 'Namaskar' depending on context. A polite opening is appreciated.
    • If calling a business contact for the first time, introduce yourself and your purpose clearly at the start of the call.

    TROUBLESHOOTING

    Common Issues When Calling Bangladesh from the US

    If your call to Bangladesh is not connecting, check these common issues before trying again.

    Forgot to remove the leading 0

    The most common reason calls fail is including the domestic trunk prefix 0 after the country code. Dial +880 17... not +880 017... The leading 0 is only for calls within Bangladesh.

    Wrong country code

    Make sure you are dialing 880 for Bangladesh, not a similar code. Double-check that the exit code (011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile) precedes 880.

    Call connects but no one answers

    Check the time difference. Bangladesh is 10โ€“14 hours ahead of the US depending on your time zone and the time of year. You may be calling in the middle of the night in Bangladesh.

    Temporary network issues

    Occasional connectivity issues can occur on international routes. If a call does not connect, wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists, verify the number is correct and currently active.

    Savings

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