028 area code — Dhaka
In Bangladesh, the area code 028 covers Dhaka. Numbers are written internationally as +880 28.
How to call Dhaka
- From abroad
- +880 28 XXX XXXX
- Within Bangladesh
- 028 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +880
About the 028 area code
When you see a number beginning +880 28, it belongs to Dhaka: the 880 is Bangladesh's country calling code and 28 is the area code.
Area codes like 028 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Bangladesh number. To actually receive an SMS on a Bangladesh number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Dhaka?
Dhaka uses the area code 028, written internationally as +880 28.
How do I call Dhaka from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +880 28, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Dhaka?
Dhaka is in the Asia/Dhaka time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 028 a mobile or a landline code?
028 is a geographic (landline) area code for Dhaka. Mobile numbers in Bangladesh use their own separate prefixes.