From students and tech workers to long-settled families, the Chinese-American community keeps the lines to China busy. Here is how to dial a Chinese number from the United States — including the right format for mobiles and landlines.
How to dial China from United States of America (USA)
- 1Dial the exit code 011
From United States of America (USA), every international call starts with the exit code 011. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add China's country code +86
Next comes +86, the country code that routes your call to China.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common China codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for China is +86 XXX XXXX XXXX.
A China number dialed from United States of America (USA) looks like this:
China is 12h ahead of United States of America (USA).
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in China, it's 9 PM–9 AM where you are.
China area codes
Chinese area codes after +86 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+86 10 for Beijing
- ·+86 21 for Shanghai
- ·+86 20 for Guangzhou
- ·+86 755 for Shenzhen
- ·+86 28 for Chengdu
- ·+86 23 for Chongqing
- ·+86 571 for Hangzhou
- ·+86 25 for Nanjing
- ·+86 22 for Tianjin
- ·+86 27 for Wuhan
- ·+86 29 for Xi'an
- ·+86 411 for Dalian
- ·+86 532 for Qingdao
Mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19 (e.g. +86 13X XXXX XXXX).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial China from United States of America (USA)?
From United States of America (USA), dial the exit code 011, then China's country code +86, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 011.
How much does it cost to call China from United States of America (USA)?
With Hyallo you pay $1.02/min to call China — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a China landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any China landline or mobile from United States of America (USA) with nothing to install.