Country calling codes · zone 8: East Asia & special services
China Country Code
+86
The country code for China is +86. To call China from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 86, then the local number without its leading zero.
+86
International calling code
.cn
Internet domain
CN / CHN
ISO country codes
UTC+8
Time zone (Beijing)
How to call China from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 86 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 86 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 86 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 86 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Mongolia — +976
Russia — +7
India — +91
Myanmar — +95
Kazakhstan — +7
Nepal — +977
North Korea — +850
Vietnam — +84
Kyrgyzstan — +996
Bhutan — +975
Tajikistan — +992
Laos — +856
Pakistan — +92
Afghanistan — +93Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for China?
The international calling code for China is +86.
How do I call China from the United States?
Dial 011 86 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +86 and the number.
How do I call China from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 86 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +86 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of China?
The country-code top-level domain is .cn.
What time is it in China?
China (Beijing) is on UTC+8 — check the local time before you call.