🇸🇬 → 🇨🇳Singapore to China

Call China +86

Use the code +86, the area code without its leading zero, then the number. With StartACall you call from the browser, no app and no SIM, at about $1.03 per minute to a mobile and $0.97 to a landline.

What you get

  • Code +86 and areas like Beijing 10 and Shanghai 21
  • About $1.03 per minute to a mobile, $0.97 to a landline
  • No app, no SIM and the first call is free
How it works
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How it works

1

Open StartACall

Go to it in your browser and create an account in under a minute.

2

Type +86 and the number

Use +86 and the 11 digit mobile, or +86, the area code without the zero, and the landline.

3

Tap call

The call connects in seconds. Same time zone, so any hour works.

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Instant setup

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Pay as you go

Per minute pricing, no monthly plan, and your credit never expires.

No app, no SIM

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How to call China from Singapore

In short

To call China from Singapore, use the country code +86, then the area code without its leading zero, then the number. With StartACall you call from the browser, no app and no SIM, at about $1.03 per minute to a mobile and about $0.97 to a landline. The first call is free, with no exit code to dial.

The China code and how to build the number

China uses the country code +86. Mobile numbers are 11 digits and usually start with 1, so a mobile call is +86 followed by the 11 digit number. Landlines use area codes that begin with a zero locally, such as 010 for Beijing and 021 for Shanghai, and that leading zero is dropped from abroad.

So a Beijing landline becomes +86 10 and the number on an international call. With StartACall you simply type the plus sign and the full sequence, without the Singapore exit code 000 or 001 that a regular line needs first.

Mobile and landline prefixes

The prefix after +86 tells you the line type and the rate. An 11 digit number starting with 1 is a mobile, billed at about $1.03 per minute. A number with a short area code such as 10 for Beijing, 21 for Shanghai or 20 for Guangzhou is a landline, billed at about $0.97 per minute.

These are longer haul rates, so the line type makes a small difference on a long call. Either way you dial the same way, by typing the plus sign, 86 and the rest of the number into the browser.

What it costs to call China

A call to a Chinese mobile runs about $1.03 per minute, and a landline is about $0.97 per minute. Billing is per minute, with no monthly plan, and a small $0.004 connection fee applies per call. The credit you add never expires, so a balance you top up for one call is still there for the next.

Since these are longer haul rates, it helps to keep calls focused or plan them ahead. The free first call lets you check the line before you add any credit, so there is no risk in trying it, and you can hear the quality on a real Chinese number before deciding to top up.

Handy for business and family ties

Singapore has deep business and family links with China, from suppliers and partners in Shanghai and Guangzhou to relatives across the country. A browser call reaches their normal phone directly, with no app needed on either side, which is useful when messaging apps are not an option or when you simply need to reach a landline at an office.

Because there is no monthly plan, you pay only for the calls you make. The same clear rate applies even if you are travelling in China, since the call runs over the internet with no roaming charge, as long as you have a working internet connection. For longer haul rates like these, knowing the price upfront helps you keep a supplier call or a family catch up focused.

Same time zone, no planning needed

China is in a single time zone that matches Singapore, so there is no time difference to plan around. Whatever hour suits you in Singapore is the same hour across China.

That makes calling simple. A daytime work call or an evening family call both line up on both sides, so you can pick whatever time is convenient for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the code to call China from Singapore?+

China uses the country code +86. Dial the plus sign, 86, then the 11 digit mobile number, or the area code without its zero and the landline number. No Singapore exit code is needed on StartACall.

How much does it cost to call China?+

On StartACall, about $1.03 per minute to a mobile and about $0.97 to a landline, billed per minute with a small $0.004 connection fee.

Do I drop the leading zero for China?+

Yes, for landlines. The local leading zero in the area code is dropped on international calls. Dial +86, the area code without the zero, then the number. Mobiles are dialed as +86 and the 11 digits.

Does the person in China need an app?+

No. You call their normal mobile or landline. They answer like any other call, with no app, no SIM and no account needed.

How do I tell a Chinese mobile from a landline?+

An 11 digit number starting with 1 after +86 is a mobile, at about $1.03 per minute. A short area code such as 10 for Beijing or 21 for Shanghai is a landline, at about $0.97 per minute.

Is there a time difference with China?+

No. China uses a single time zone that matches Singapore, so any hour that suits you in Singapore is the same hour across China. There is nothing to plan around.

Will I pay roaming if I call from China?+

No. The call runs over the internet, so the same per minute rate applies whether you are in Singapore or China, with no roaming charge, as long as you have a working internet connection.

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