+880 explained
The Bangladesh country code, 880, is what you dial before a Bangladesh number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Bangladesh dialing code, Bangladesh calling code, or Bangladesh phone code. In the Bangladesh phone number format, +880 comes first, then the area code, such as 2 for Dhaka, then the local number.
- Country code
- +880
- The 00880 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- BD, BGD
- Use the BD country code or the BGD country code on forms and passports. To call Bangladesh, dial +880
- Used in
- Bangladesh
- No other country or territory dials +880
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +880
- Number length
- 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 digits
- After +880
- Time now in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh mobile number format
- 01812-345678
- From abroad: +880 1812 345678
- Bangladesh landline number format
- 02-7111234
- From abroad: +880 2 7111234
+880 area codes of main cities
Each +880 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +880, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Bangladesh, callers leave out +880 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Dhaka is +880 2 from abroad and 02 at home.
- Dhaka
- +8802
- Chittagong
- +88031
- Khulna
- +88041
- Mymensingh
- +88091
- Comilla
- +88081
- Barisal
- +880431
Bangladesh phone number types
The first digits of a Bangladesh number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Bangladesh phone number, as dialed inside Bangladesh and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Bangladesh
“Assalamu Alaikum”
Peace be upon you, a greeting of Arabic origin used by Bengali-speaking Muslims
Reply
“Waalaikumu Assalam”
BTRC, Bangladesh's regulator, oversees wire, cellular, satellite, and cable telecommunications nationwide.
Wikipedia: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory CommissionBTRC, Bangladesh's telecom regulator, has operated since 31 January 2002.
Wikipedia: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory CommissionBangladesh counted 181.43 million mobile connections by September 2022, run by Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, and Teletalk.
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What it costs to call Bangladesh (using Suparelay)
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The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Bangladesh number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +880 takes its place.
- Connects
- 011 880 2 7111234
- Does not connect
- 011 880 02-7111234
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most of the world to reach Bangladesh. From the US and Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
- Connects
- 011 880 2 7111234
- Does not connect
- 00 880 2 7111234
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 08 are toll-free inside Bangladesh and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
- Connects
- 011 880 2 7111234
- Does not connect
- 011 880 800 1234567
Questions about +880
Which country is +880?
+880, or country code 880, belongs to Bangladesh. No other country shares this code.
What is +880?
+880 is the part you dial before a Bangladesh number when you call from another country. It replaces the trunk 0 at the start of the local number.
What is the difference between +880 and 00880?
The + stands for your own exit code. 00 is the exit code for most of the world, so 00880 and +880 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 880 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +880?
Yes. The 0 is Bangladesh's trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +880 27111234, not +880 027111234.
Can I text a +880 number?
Yes. Write the number as +880 without its leading 0, and your phone sends the text at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Bangladesh?
A call to a Bangladesh mobile number usually costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
What is the BD country code?
+880 is the BD country code. BD is the ISO code for Bangladesh, used in forms and address lists, not something you dial.
What is the area code for Dhaka?
Dhaka's area code is 02. Dial +880 2 before the local number when calling Dhaka from abroad.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
Wikipedia: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission