From another country
+86national number
Example: +86 10 1234 5678
International calling guide+86 Country Code
+86 Country Code
for China
China uses country calling code +86. Geographic landlines use an area code followed by a local number. Domestic formats include a leading zero, such as 010 for Beijing, while international formats omit that zero. Standard mobile numbers contain 11 digits and begin with 1.
Country calling code+86
🇨🇳 CNCapital: Beijing
Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +86
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside China
Example: 010 1234 5678
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+86 routes a call to the China numbering plan. A geographic area code then narrows a fixed-line call to a numbering area. Do not create a second “86 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
Commonly 10–11 digits for fixed lines; 11 for mobile.
Area-code coverage follows telephone numbering areas, not necessarily the administrative limits implied by a city name. A mobile prefix does not reliably identify the current operator after portability.
When to Call
China Standard Time (UTC+8), no daylight saving time
Asia/Shanghai: Calculated in your browser
Common questions
+86 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +86?
China uses international calling code +86.
How do I call China from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 86, followed by the national number without any domestic trunk prefix.
Is +86 an area code?
No. +86 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.