How to call the UK from Bangladesh
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Bangladesh
How to make a call to the UK from Bangladesh: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so the number after 44 is a 10-digit number.
- 00Bangladesh exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Bangladesh
Birmingham is 00 44 121. Bristol, Leicester, and Bradford follow the same shape with their own codes.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Bristol00 44 117
- Leicester00 44 116
- Bradford00 44 1274
Leave out the 0 after 44
A UK number saved with its 0 fails from Bangladesh, and calling the UK cell phones is no different. Remove the 0 before you dial.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 121
- Works
- 00 44 121
Calling a UK toll free number
Dial a toll free number like any UK number. If the call fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its first 0
Calling the UK from Bangladesh without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Bangladesh charge up to $0.20/min. Grameenphone and Teletalk bill each UK minute outside a plan, so a call from your browser needs no top-up.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.049 landline · $0.20 mobile + tax |
 | $0.049 + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Dhaka moves between 5 and 6 hours in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours behind Dhaka
- October to March: 6 hours behind Dhaka
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Grameenphone local minute packs do not cover calls abroad
A Grameenphone minute pack labelled "GP-Any local operator" covers calls inside Bangladesh only. A call abroad is charged at the international tariff, not from the pack.
Grameenphone, MyGP exclusive terms and conditionsFrom any country, a call to the UK 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 the UK from a Bangladesh cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Bangladesh
Are calls to the UK included in Bangladesh phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Bangladesh that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Bangladesh?
With no plan, carriers in Bangladesh charge up to $0.20 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the UK from Bangladesh with an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
How to call the UK landline from Bangladesh?
From a landline in Bangladesh, dial 00 44, then the number
How to call the UK from Bangladesh for free: is a free call to the UK possible?
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 to call the UK from Bangladesh on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 5 hours behind Dhaka. October to March: 6 hours behind Dhaka