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How to Call Bangladesh from the United States
Country code +880 — Dial 011 880 18XX-XXXXXX from a US landline or +880 18XX-XXXXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 880, the country code of Bangladesh.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 10 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Bangladesh.
| Calling a… | Written in Bangladesh | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 018XX-XXXXXX |
011 880 18XX-XXXXXX |
+880 18XX-XXXXXX |
| Landline (Dhaka) | 02-XXXXXXX |
011 880 2-XXXXXXX |
+880 2-XXXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 011, 013–019, 037–038, 044, 064 or 066. More number types: Bangladesh phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Bangladesh had 108 mobile subscriptions and 0.2 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Bangladesh mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Bangladesh
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Dhaka, call between 10:00 PM–9:00 AM EST (7:00 PM–6:00 AM PST). Bangladesh doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Bangladesh is on UTC+6, 11 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.