🇨🇳 China Country Code
The country code for China is +86. Use this code when dialing China from abroad.
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+86
China Country Code
China Telephone System Details
Complete reference for China's phone infrastructure
China's mobile market is the largest in the world, served by three state-owned carriers: China Mobile (the world's largest carrier by subscribers with over 970 million), China Unicom, and China Telecom. 5G coverage is extensive in urban areas, with China leading global 5G deployment. The country has over 1.7 billion mobile subscriptions, exceeding its total population due to multi-SIM usage.
| Country Code | +86 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of China) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 11 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Emergency Number | 110 |
Special Dialing Rules
Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1 (e.g., 138, 139, 150, 186). Dial +86 followed by the 11-digit mobile number. For landlines, include the area code without the leading 0 — Beijing is +86-10-XXXX-XXXX, Shanghai is +86-21-XXXX-XXXX.
How to Dial China
Use +86 when calling China from abroad
From United States
011 + 86 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 86 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+86 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling China
To call a China number like 12345678
011-86-12345678
00-86-12345678
+8612345678
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China Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for China?
The country code for China is +86. Use this code when dialing China from any other country.
How do I call China from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 86 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +86?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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