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Evricall to China
Call any mobile or landline in China with the Evricall app. The app shows the price per minute before you call.
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Dial China
+86
Local time: 2 time zones, UTC+6 to UTC+8. Mobile numbers have 11 digits after the country code.
How to call China
Dial your country's exit code, then 86 (the country code for China), then the number without its leading 0. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.
Example mobile number: 131 2345 6789. Source: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata).
Phone numbers in China
- Country code: +86
- Mobile numbers: 11 digits after +86
- Inside China numbers are written with a leading 0. Drop it when you call from abroad.
- Calling out of China: dial 00 before the other country's code (for Eritrea, 00 291).
China country code: mobile and landline prefixes and number formats.
Time in China
China spans 2 time zones, UTC+6 to UTC+8. Ask which region they live in before you pick a time. Early evening, after work and before late dinner, is usually the easiest time to reach family.
Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).
Ways to call China today
WhatsApp, Viber, Signal and similar apps cost nothing per minute, but only when both phones have mobile data or Wi-Fi. To reach an ordinary mobile or landline in China you need a calling service that connects to the phone network there. Evricall does that: the call rings their normal phone.
Questions about calling China
What is the country code for China?
+86. Dial your exit code or +, then 86, then the local number without its leading 0.
How do I call China from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 86 131 2345 6789. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.
How do I call China from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 86 131 2345 6789. On a mobile you can dial +86 131 2345 6789 instead.
How many digits does a China mobile number have?
11 digits after the country code +86, for example +86 131 2345 6789.
What time zone is China in?
2 time zones, UTC+6 to UTC+8.
Can I call China with Evricall?
Yes. Install the Evricall app, add credit and dial any mobile or landline in China. The app shows the price per minute before you call.
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