Dialling Code for China

The flag of China has a red field. In the canton are five yellow five-pointed stars — a large star and four smaller stars arranged in a vertical arc on the fly side of the large star.
International dialling code +86

How to call China from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +86 (China country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +86 2 1234 5678

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.

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.

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