Every number type in China with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in China
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China spans 2 time zones; showing Asia/Shanghai.
Country code
+86
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00|1(?:[12]\d|79)\d\d00
Mobile digits
11
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
010 1234 5678
+86 10 1234 5678
+861012345678
[7-11]
Mobile
0 131 2345 6789
+86 131 2345 6789
+8613123456789
11
Toll-free
0 800 123 4567
+86 800 123 4567
+868001234567
10,12
Premium rate
0 1681 2345
+86 1681 2345
+8616812345
8
Shared cost
0 400 123 4567
+86 400 123 4567
+864001234567
[7-11]
How to call China
From abroad: dial +86 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +86 131 2345 6789
Within China: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 0 131 2345 6789
Calling abroad from China: the international prefix is 00|1(?:[12]\d|79)\d\d00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+8613123456789): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a China number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in China?
Numbers in China use country code +86. A mobile number looks like 0 131 2345 6789 domestically, or +86 131 2345 6789 in international format (E.164: +8613123456789). Mobile numbers have 11 national digits.
How do I call China from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 86, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +86 131 2345 6789.
What is the country calling code for China?
The country calling code for China is +86. To call abroad from China, the international prefix is 00|1(?:[12]\d|79)\d\d00 (or use +).
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