China Country Code +86
The country code for China is +86. Learn how to dial China numbers, area codes for major cities, and more. Call China free with SparrowCall.
Country Calling Code
Quick Reference: China
Country Code
+86
ISO Codes
CN / CHN
Continent
Asia
Capital
Beijing
Local Time Now
CST
Currency
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
Population
1.4 billion
Languages
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) official
SparrowCall Rate
$0.02/min
How to Call China
Dialing Instructions
From US:
011 + 86 + area code + local number
Example: 011-86-10-XXXX-XXXX (Beijing)
From UK:
00 + 86 + area code + local number
Example: 00-86-10-XXXX-XXXX
From Canada:
011 + 86 + area code + local number
Example: 011-86-10-XXXX-XXXX
Number Formats
Mobile Number Format:
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX (11 digits)
Landline Number Format:
+86 XX XXXX XXXX (10-11 digits)
Number Length:
11 digits for mobile, 10-11 for landline
Dialing Tips for China
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1
Major city area codes: Beijing (10), Shanghai (21), Guangzhou (20)
Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally
Best time to call: 9am-9pm CST (9pm-9am EST, previous day)
China Area Codes
Major city codes for China
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Beijing | +86 10 |
| Shanghai | +86 21 |
| Guangzhou | +86 20 |
| Shenzhen | +86 755 |
| Chengdu | +86 28 |
| Hangzhou | +86 571 |
| Xi'an | +86 29 |
| Nanjing | +86 25 |
| Wuhan | +86 27 |
| Tianjin | +86 22 |
China Mobile Carriers & Prefixes
Identify which carrier a mobile number belongs to
China Mobile
+86 134-139, 147, 150-152, 157-159, 178, 182-184, 187-188
China Unicom
+86 130-132, 145, 155-156, 166, 175-176, 185-186
China Telecom
+86 133, 149, 153, 173, 177, 180-181, 189, 191, 199
Toll-Free Prefix: 400, 800
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About China
China is the world's most populous country and second-largest economy, with a rich history spanning over 5,000 years. From the Great Wall to modern megacities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, China has millions of diaspora members and business connections worldwide.
Emergency Number: 110
Frequently Asked Questions about Calling China
The country code for mainland China is +86. Hong Kong uses +852 and Macau uses +853.
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