What is the country code for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's country code is +880, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 numbering plan. Dial 011-880 from a US landline or +880 from a mobile phone.

How much does it cost to call Bangladesh from the US with Sayfone?

Sayfone offers calls to Bangladesh at $0.10 per minute with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

Do I need to drop the 0 when calling a Bangladeshi mobile number?

Yes. Bangladeshi mobile numbers start with 01X locally (e.g., 017-1234-5678). When calling from the US, drop the leading 0 and dial +880 17 1234 5678. Including the 0 after the country code will cause the call to fail.

What is the time difference between the US and Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is UTC+6 year round with no daylight saving. The offset from the US depends on your time zone and the season: roughly 10 hours ahead of US Eastern during EDT, 11 hours during EST. From the Pacific time zone, Bangladesh is 13–14 hours ahead.

What are the main area codes in Bangladesh?

Major area codes include: Dhaka (2), Chittagong (31), Sylhet (821), Rajshahi (721), and Khulna (41). Area codes range from 1 to 4 digits depending on the city. When dialing from the US, enter the area code immediately after +880, without the domestic 0 prefix.

Can I call Bangladeshi toll-free numbers from the US?

Bangladeshi toll-free numbers (typically starting with 0800) are intended for domestic use within Bangladesh and generally cannot be reached from outside the country.

Do I need to download an app to call Bangladesh with Sayfone?

No. Sayfone is browser-based, so you can place calls to Bangladesh directly from your web browser without downloading or installing any application.

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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Cost tools

🇺🇸From United States

To Bangladesh🇧🇩

$0.10

Per minute

+880

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.10/min

Mobile rate

$0.10/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

With Sayfone, you can call Bangladesh directly from your browser at $0.10/min — 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

Dial 011 (US exit code) or use + on a mobile phone
Dial 880 (Bangladesh country code)
Dial the local number without the leading 0
Press call — or use Sayfone in your browser

Sources

1
ITU E.164 Country Code List — Bangladesh +880
Confirms Bangladesh country code +880
2
Telephone numbers in Bangladesh — 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.

1
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 ...
```
2
Dial Bangladesh's country code
Enter 880 immediately after the exit code. This routes your call to Bangladesh's telephone network.
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011 880 ...
```
3
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.
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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 — Grameenphone)
+880 2 1234 5678 (Dhaka landline)
+880 31 123 4567 (Chittagong landline)

Major city area codes

Dhaka2

Chittagong31

Sylhet821

Rajshahi721

Khulna41

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in Bangladesh — Wikipedia
Mobile and landline format reference
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.

🇧🇩

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

Time & windows

Morning Call to Bangladesh

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET → 6:00 AM – 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 – 12:00 PM ET → 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM BST

US morning hours overlap with Bangladesh evening — ideal for family calls (during EDT)

🇺🇸US Eastern (EDT) → Bangladesh

+10 hours+11 hours during EST (November–March)

🇺🇸US Central (CDT) → Bangladesh

+11 hours+12 hours during CST

🇺🇸US Pacific (PDT) → Bangladesh

+13 hours+14 hours during PST

Calling tips

If calling from the US East Coast in the evening (8–10 PM EDT), it will be early morning (6–8 AM) in Bangladesh — 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.

Sources

1
Bangladesh Standard Time — Wikipedia
UTC+6, no DST
2
Time Zone in Bangladesh — timeanddate.com
No DST clock changes

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 10–14 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

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Bangladesh. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Bangladesh — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.