Making a call to China is much like any other phone call, but you'll need to know a few international calling codes to place your call correctly. This wikiHow article will teach you how to easily call China from another country using a phone or app.
Steps to Call China By Phone
- On your phone, enter your country’s exit code (011 for the United States).
- Next, enter the country code for China (86).
- Finally, enter the number you’re trying to call. Mobile numbers are 11 digits, while landlines include an area code plus 6-8 digit number.
- Dial to call on a landline, or enter the numbers and press the call button on a cell phone.
- You can also call China using apps like FaceTime.
Steps
Calling on a Phone
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Enter the exit code for your country. The exit code, also called the international call prefix or the dial out code, is the number that allows you to dial outside of the country you are currently in. Different countries have different exit codes. For instance, the exit code for the United States is 011, for Nigeria it’s 009, and for Saudi Arabia it’s 00. [1] X Research source Check the section below to see a list of exit codes from around the world.
- You can find the exit codes by contacting your phone company or doing a quick internet search. Just type in the name of your country followed by "dial out code" or "exit calling code."
- If you're on a cell phone, dial + instead of the exit code. Dialing a + will tell your phone to automatically apply the exit code for whatever country you're in. The + key is usually shared with the 0 key.
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Dial 86 to connect with China. This is the country code for China. The country code is typically 1-3 digits long. This code identifies the country to which you are placing a call; each nation has a different country code. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Determine whether the number is for a landline or mobile phone. In China, mobile phone numbers are 11 digits (not including the exit or country codes), and they always begin with 1, whereas landlines are usually 6-8 digits (without the exit or country codes). [3] X Research source
- It is important to know whether the number is a landline or not, as you do not use area codes for Chinese mobile phones. [4] X Research source
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Dial the mobile number to call a mobile phone. If you were dialing a mobile Chinese number from the United States, it would look like: 011-86-155-5555-5555. 011 is the US exit code, 86 is the Chinese country code, and 155 5555 5555 is the mobile number.
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Enter the area or city code to call a landline. The area code will narrow your call to the specific region in China that you are calling. [5] X Research source
- Chinese area codes are 2-4 numbers long. For example, the area code for Shanghai is 21 while the area code for Ganzhou is 0787.
- Check this page for a complete list of Chinese area codes.
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Dial the phone number after the area code to call a landline. For example, if you were dialing a landline in Shanghai from the United States, you would dial: 011-86-21-55-5555. 011 is the US exit code, 86 is the Chinese country code, 21 the area code for Shanghai, and 55-5555 the landline number.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is the area code in China?Community AnswerThe area code will vary based on different locations within China. I would recommend searching online for the area code for a specific city or town.
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QuestionWhat is the area code for Yiwu, China?Community AnswerThe area code for Yiwu, in Zhejiang province, is 0579. Most search engines will give you the area code if you type in the city's name followed by "area code."
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QuestionHow can I call a police officer in China?Community AnswerIn China, you can call a police officer by dialing 110 or texting 12110. There are no fees for dialing these numbers if you are in mainland China. If you want to call a police officer in China from a different country, you should look up the phone number for the department you want to call, and then use the same methods for dialing as listed in the article.
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html
- ↑ http://countrycode.org/china
- ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/china/
- ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/china/
- ↑ http://dialcode.org/Asia/China/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-wifi-calling/
- ↑ https://help.wechat.com/cgi-bin/micromsg-bin/oshelpcenter?opcode=2&lang=en&plat=ios&id=1703037nA7fa170303ZJvq2U&Channel=WeChatOfficialWebsite
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-sg/HT204380
- ↑ https://mashtips.com/facetime-audio-calls-ios/
About This Article
If you want to call China, first you have to dial your country’s exit code, which you can find by searching online. After you dial your exit code, dial 86, which is the country code for China. If you’re dialing a mobile number, enter the 11-digit phone number, which should always start with 1. If you’re dialing a landline, enter the area or city code, followed by your party’s personal phone number, which should be 6-8 digits. To learn how to use an app to call China, read on!