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From the manufacturing hubs of China (+86) to the tech centers of India (+91) and Japan (+81). Get the accurate dialing formats you need to do business across Asia.
Asian Dialing Logic
Asia has some of the longest phone numbers in the world. Here is how to navigate them.
Exit Code
Standard international exit codes apply.
011 (US) or +.
Country Code
Input the country code.
China (+86), India (+91), Japan (+81), Korea (+82).
Number Length
Be prepared for varying lengths.
China mobiles are 11 digits. India mobiles are 10 digits.
Major Asian Country Codes
Essential dialing codes for the biggest Asian economies.
| Country | Code | Mobile Format | Major City Landline |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | +86 | 11 digits (starts 13/15/18) | 10 (Beijing), 21 (Shanghai) |
| India | +91 | 10 digits (starts 6-9) | 11 (Delhi), 22 (Mumbai) |
| Japan | +81 | 090/080/070 | 3 (Tokyo), 6 (Osaka) |
| South Korea | +82 | 010 | 2 (Seoul) |
| Singapore | +65 | 8/9 (8 digits total) | 6 (8 digits total) |
| Hong Kong | +852 | 5/6/9 (8 digits total) | 2/3 (8 digits total) |
| Thailand | +66 | 08/09 | 02 (Bangkok) |
| Vietnam | +84 | 03/05/07/08/09 | 24 (Hanoi), 28 (HCMC) |
| Philippines | +63 | 09xx | 2 (Manila) |
| Indonesia | +62 | 08xx | 21 (Jakarta) |
Key Market Formats
China (+86)
Mobile numbers are 11 digits long. They almost always start with 1.
India (+91)
Mobile numbers are 10 digits. They start with 9, 8, 7, or 6.
Japan (+81)
Mobiles start with 090, 080, or 070. Drop the leading zero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for China?
The country code for China is +86. Mobile numbers are 11 digits long and start with 1. Landlines vary by city (e.g., Beijing is 10, Shanghai is 21).
How do I call India from the USA?
Dial 011 (US exit code) + 91 (India country code) + the 10-digit mobile number. For landlines, include the area code (without the leading zero).
Are calls to Singapore expensive?
Singapore (+65) is one of the cheapest destinations to call with VoIP. StartACall offers extremely low rates to both Singapore landlines and mobiles.
Do I need to dial a zero for Japanese mobiles?
No. Japanese mobile numbers start with 090, 080, or 070 domestically. When calling from abroad, you drop the leading zero. Dial +81 90... or +81 80...
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