🇨🇳Markham to China Calling Guide

Call China from Markham
Country Code +86

Reach China (+86) from any browser. You only add a number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

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: Calls to China

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide 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).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call China from Markham

Simple steps to connect from Markham to any Chinese mobile or landline using your browser or phone.

1

Canada Exit Code

Dial 011 before international numbers when using a landline in Canada. When using a mobile or web-based dialer, use the plus sign + instead.

2

China Code (+86)

Dial +86 to reach China from abroad. In a browser dialer you can enter +86 directly and StartACall routes the call for you.

3

Area Codes and Numbers

For landlines, include the city area code without the leading 0, then the local number. For mobiles, dial the full 11-digit mobile number after +86.

Note: Omit the domestic trunk 0 when dialing internationally.

Dialing Examples

From Markham, use the international prefix and country code plus the correct local format for the recipient.

Landline (Beijing)
+86 10 1234 5678
Mobile (Shanghai)
+86 138 1234 5678
China mobile numbers are 11 digits and start with 1

China City Codes

Common area codes for major Chinese cities. Remember to drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally.

CityRegionArea Code
BeijingNorth10
ShanghaiEast21
GuangzhouSouth20
ShenzhenSouth755
ChengduWest28
CityRegionArea Code
WuhanCentral27
HangzhouEast571
Xi'anNorthwest29
ChongqingSouthwest23
NanjingEast25
Mobile Numbers

China Mobile Number Rules

Important facts about dialing Chinese mobile phones from Markham.

11-Digit Mobile Numbers

Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits and typically start with the digit 1. Always dial the full number after +86.

+86 138 1234 5678

Drop the Leading 0

When dialing from Markham do not include the domestic trunk 0 in area codes. For example, dial +86 10 for Beijing, not +86 010.

010Use 10 with +86

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for China?

The country calling code for China is +86. From Markham, use 011 then 86 or enter +86 in a browser dialer.

Do I need to dial a domestic trunk 0?

No. When calling internationally to China drop the leading 0 from area codes. For example, dial +86 10 for Beijing.

How do I call a Chinese mobile from Canada?

Dial +86 followed by the 11-digit mobile number. Chinese mobile numbers start with 1 and are 11 digits long.

Can I call China directly from my browser without installing anything?

Yes. StartACall uses WebRTC so you can make calls directly from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox without downloads.

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Calling China: what to know

China answers on the country code +86, with the capital in Beijing and most business concentrated around Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The working language for business is Mandarin Chinese (standardized as Putonghua), and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00 with a 12:00 to 13:30 lunch. Saturday work is still common in some industries; '996' (9 AM to 9 PM, 6 days) was widespread in tech until recent regulatory pushback.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in China sit on operators such as China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom. Mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1. Drop the leading 0 from area codes.

China runs on UTC plus 8, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial China

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +86

    +86 routes the call to China.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Beijing that means including the area code 10.

Rates to China (+86)

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$1.0336$10.34
Landline$0.9733$9.73

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for China?+

The country code for China is +86. Beijing uses the area code 10.

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

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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