🇬🇧 ➔ 🇧🇩UK to Bangladesh Calling Guide

How to Call Bangladesh
From the UK

From United Kingdom to Bangladesh, the country code is +880. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Bangladesh from any browser tab.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calling Bangladesh

  • Outbound calling: Place calls to Bangladesh (+880) instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps needed: Works entirely in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
How to Dial
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Step-by-Step: Calling Bangladesh

Follow these steps to connect to any landline or mobile in Bangladesh.

1

UK Exit Code

Dial 00. Or simply press and hold 0 on your mobile to get the + sign.

2

BD Country Code

Dial 880. This routes your call to Bangladesh.

3

Area/Mobile Code

Dial the code without the leading zero.Ex: Dial 17... for 017 mobile.

Remember: Drop the Zero

Bangladeshi numbers start with '0' (e.g., 02 for Dhaka, 017 for Grameenphone). When calling from the UK, you must remove this zero.

Landline (Dhaka)
+880 02 987 6543
Mobile (GP)
+880 017 1234 5678

Bangladesh City Codes

Major area codes for landlines.

CityRegionArea Code
DhakaCentral02
ChittagongSoutheast031
SylhetNortheast0821
KhulnaSouthwest041
CityRegionArea Code
RajshahiNorthwest0721
BarisalSouth0431
ComillaEast081
MymensinghNorth091

Mobile Network Prefixes

Identify the operator by the first 3 digits (after country code).

017 / 013
Grameenphone
019 / 014
Banglalink
018
Robi
016
Airtel (Robi)
015
Teletalk

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to call Bangladesh from UK?

Calls to Bangladesh can be expensive with traditional carriers. StartACall offers some of the lowest rates in the market, allowing you to talk for longer without worrying about the bill.

What is the time difference between UK and Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is 6 hours ahead of the UK (GMT+6). When it is 12:00 PM in London, it is 6:00 PM in Dhaka.

Can I call Grameenphone numbers?

Yes, you can call any mobile network in Bangladesh including Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, and Teletalk using our service.

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Calling Bangladesh from United Kingdom: what to know

Bangladesh answers on the country code +880, with the capital in Dhaka and most business concentrated around Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. The working language for business is Bengali (Bangla), and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:00 Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday are the weekend.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +880 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Bangladesh.

Most mobiles in Bangladesh sit on operators such as Grameenphone (Telenor), Robi Axiata, Banglalink (VEON). Bangladesh follows a Sunday Thursday work week; scheduling calls on Friday is unusual.

Bangladesh runs on UTC plus 6, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Bangladesh from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +880

    +880 routes the call to Bangladesh.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Dhaka that means including the area code 2.

Best time to call Bangladesh

The destination is 6 hours ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
09:00 to 11:00
Bangladesh clock (UTC plus 6)
15:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Bangladesh are within normal working hours.

Rates to Bangladesh (+880)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1900$1.90
Landline$0.1900$1.90

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Bangladesh from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +880 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Bangladesh?+

The country code for Bangladesh is +880. Dhaka uses the area code 2.

What is the best time to call Bangladesh?+

The destination is 6 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 11:00 your time reaches Bangladesh during its working day (15:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Bangladesh?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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