China Area Codes
Complete directory of telephone area codes and city codes for China
+86
Country Code
8
Area Codes Listed
0
Trunk Prefix
Asia
Region
China Phone Number Format
International Format
+86 XX XXXX XXXX
Example: +86 10 XXXX XXXX
Dialing Notes
- ✓Country code: +86
- ✓Trunk prefix for domestic calls: 0
- ✓Drop trunk prefix when calling internationally
China City Area Codes
| Area Code | City/Region | Full Dial Format |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Beijing | +86 10 XXXX XXXX |
| 21 | Shanghai | +86 21 XXXX XXXX |
| 20 | Guangzhou | +86 20 XXXX XXXX |
| 755 | Shenzhen | +86 755 XXXX XXXX |
| 28 | Chengdu | +86 28 XXXX XXXX |
| 23 | Chongqing | +86 23 XXXX XXXX |
| 27 | Wuhan | +86 27 XXXX XXXX |
| 571 | Hangzhou | +86 571 XXXX XXXX |
How to Dial China
From Outside China
- Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
- Enter China's country code: 86
- Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
- Dial the local phone number
Within China
- Dial the trunk prefix: 0
- Add the area code
- Dial the local number
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for China?
The international country code for China is +86 (or 86 without the plus sign).
How do I dial an area code in China?
For domestic calls within China, dial 0 followed by the area code and local number. For international calls, dial your exit code + 86 + area code + number.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in China?
In most countries including China, you need to dial the area code even for local calls. Some regions may allow local dialing without the area code, but including it always works.
What is the phone number format for China?
The standard phone number format for China is: +86 XX XXXX XXXX