Call China from USA
Country Code +86
From United States to China, the country code is +86. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial China from any browser tab.
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How to Call China Step-by-Step
Dialing China requires knowing whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.
Exit Code
Dial 011 from a US landline.
Or just + from mobile/VoIP.
Country Code (+86)
Dial +86. This routes the call to mainland China.
Number
Landline: Area Code (no 0) + Number.
Mobile: 11-digit number directly.
Mobile vs Landline Format
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits long and always start with 1 (e.g., 13x, 15x, 18x). Landlines have area codes (like 10 for Beijing) that you dial without the leading zero.
Major China City Codes
Area codes for landlines in major Chinese cities.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Municipality | 10 |
| Shanghai | Municipality | 21 |
| Guangzhou | Guangdong | 20 |
| Shenzhen | Guangdong | 755 |
| Chengdu | Sichuan | 28 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin | Municipality | 22 |
| Wuhan | Hubei | 27 |
| Hangzhou | Zhejiang | 571 |
| Nanjing | Jiangsu | 25 |
| Chongqing | Municipality | 23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for China?
The country code for China is +86. You must dial this after the international exit code.
How do I call a mobile number in China?
Dial +86 followed by the 11-digit mobile number. Chinese mobile numbers always start with the digit 1.
Do I need to dial 0 before the area code for landlines?
No. When calling from outside China, you drop the leading zero of the area code. For example, dial +86 21 for Shanghai (instead of 021).
Can I call Hong Kong with +86?
No. Hong Kong has its own country code, which is +852. Macau is +853, and Taiwan is +886.
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