Dialling Code for China
How to call China from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for China is +86. To call China from the UK, dial 00 then 86, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 86. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +86 directly.
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China calling details
| Country code | +86 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cn |
| Emergency number | 110 (police) / 120 (ambulance) / 119 (fire) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Beijing |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Afghanistan | +93 |
|---|---|
| Bhutan | +975 |
| Myanmar | +95 |
| India | +91 |
| Kazakhstan | +7 |
| Nepal | +977 |
| North Korea | +850 |
| Kyrgyzstan | +996 |
| Laos | +856 |
| Mongolia | +976 |
| Pakistan | +92 |
| Russia | +7 |
| Tajikistan | +992 |
| Vietnam | +84 |
China in context
- China covers 9,706,961 km², making it the 3rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 145 people per km² ranks 63rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
- With 1,408,280,000 people, China holds about 86.1% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 30.5% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- China is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling China — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for China?
The dialling code for China is +86.
How do I call China from the UK?
To call China from the UK, dial 00 86 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call China from the US?
To call China from the US, dial 011 86 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +86 dialling code?
No — +86 is used exclusively by China.
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