How to call Bangladesh from the UK
- From mobile
- +880 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 880 x xxxxxxx
From $0.08/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Bangladesh from the UK
How to make a call to Bangladesh from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A number has 6 to 10 digits, so an 8-digit number is normal and the length changes with the city.
- Fails
- 00 880 0 2
- Works
- 00 880 2
- 00The UK exit code
- 880Country code of Bangladesh
- x xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +880 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +880 2 7111234
- Mobile
- +880 2 7111234
- Landline
- 00 880 2 7111234
Main area codes in Bangladesh
The area code comes right after 880, then the local number
- Dhaka00 8802then the local number
- Chittagong00 88031then the local number
- Khulna00 88041then the local number
- Comilla00 88081then the local number
- Mymensingh00 88091then the local number
- Barisal00 880431then the local number
Before you call Bangladesh
Dial each city with its own code
Drop the 0 of the city code after 880, then dial the local number.
- Dhaka00 880 2
- Chittagong00 880 31
- Khulna00 880 41
- Barisal00 880 431
Calling Bangladesh cell phones from yours
Press and hold 0 for the plus, so the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 880 and 2
- Dial the local number
Check your O2 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 blocks international calls, so the call to Bangladesh fails.
Calling Bangladesh from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Bangladesh for $0.08/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 needs its Big Bundle, and EE and Vodafone need an add-on, to call Bangladesh.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneText INTERNATIONAL to 2345
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 76× cheaper | $0.08 |
 | $6.13$0.066 with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Bangladesh?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Bangladesh
The time now in Bangladesh, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves by 1 hour when London changes its clocks, because Bangladesh keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 6 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Bangladesh fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Bangladesh also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Bangladesh from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +880, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Bangladesh included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Bangladesh in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Bangladesh from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Dhaka from the UK?
For Dhaka, dial 00 880 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Bangladesh?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 880. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +880 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 880 and the number
Can I call Bangladesh on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 880 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Bangladesh
Why isn't my call going through to Bangladesh?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Bangladesh, and how to call Bangladesh from the UK for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I call Bangladesh from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Bangladesh without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Bangladesh landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 880, then the number
When is the best time to call Bangladesh?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bangladesh. March to October: 5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 6 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Bangladesh?
Dial 00 880, then the number. From a mobile, +880 works too