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Bangladesh country code: +880
- Exit code from Bangladesh: 00
- Time zone: BST (UTC+6, no DST)
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What is the country code for Bangladesh?
The country code for Bangladesh is +880. To call Bangladesh from the United States, dial 011 880 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +880 directly. A Bangladesh number in full international format looks like +880 1712 345678.
Bangladesh at a glance
- Country calling code
- +880
- ISO country code
- BD
- Exit code (dialling out of Bangladesh)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 8 to 10 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- BST (UTC+6, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Bangladesh: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 880 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 880
880 is the country calling code for Bangladesh. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Bangladesh start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 2 9876 5432 is what you dial after +880. - 4
Check the time first
Bangladesh is on BST (UTC+6, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Every Bangladeshi mobile number starts 01 domestically, which becomes +880 1 internationally.
Number format
What a Bangladesh phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +880 X XXXX XXXX | +880 2 9876 5432 |
| Mobile | +880 1XXX XXXXXX | +880 1712 345678 |
City codes
Bangladesh area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 02 | +880 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bangladesh?
The country code for Bangladesh is +880. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Bangladesh number looks like +880 1712 345678.
How do I call Bangladesh from the United States?
Dial 011, then 880, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +880 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Bangladesh phone number?
8 to 10 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +880 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Bangladesh from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +880 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Bangladesh fail.
What time is it in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is on BST (UTC+6, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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