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China country code: +86

To call China from abroad, dial +86 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial China

  1. 1. Start with +86. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Chinain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +86 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
131 2345 6789 → +86 131 2345 6789
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

China at a glance

Country code
+86
Main language
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+6 to UTC+8 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.45/min landline · $0.47/min mobile
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Questions about calling China

What is the country code for China?
+86. From outside China, dial +86 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in China from abroad?
Write it in international form: 131 2345 6789 becomes +86 131 2345 6789.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling China?
Only if the number starts with 0. Mobile numbers in China are written without it; where a number does start with 0, leave it out after +86.
What time zone is China in?
UTC+6 to UTC+8 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in China?
The main language is Chinese.
How much does it cost to call China?
$0.45 per minute to landlines and $0.47 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in China need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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