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title: "+86 Country Code: China Dialing Code & Format"
description: "+86 is the country code of China. To call, dial +86 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/china
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

Country calling code

#  +86 China country code

China’s international calling code is **+86**. To call a China number from another country, dial your exit code, then 86, then the local number without the leading 0.

Calling code

+86

ISO 3166 code

CN · 156

Exit code (calling out)

00

Trunk prefix (domestic)

0

Number length

7–12 digits

Time zones

Shanghai, Urumqi

Local time (Shanghai)

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Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup).

## How to call China

| Calling from | Dial |
| --- | --- |
| A mobile phone, anywhere | `+86 131 2345 6789` |
| United States & Canada | `011 86 131 2345 6789` |
| UK, Europe & most countries | `00 86 131 2345 6789` |
| Australia | `0011 86 131 2345 6789` |
| Inside China | `131 2345 6789` |

Inside China, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 131 2345 6789). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.

## China phone number format

A sample mobile number in China is written **+86 131 2345 6789** internationally, **131 2345 6789** locally, and **+8613123456789** in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–12 digits long after the country code.

Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format.

## Calling abroad from China

To call another country from a China landline, start with the exit code **00**, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding **0** to type **+** works everywhere and replaces the exit code.

## Missed call from +86?

If you don’t know anyone in China, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.

AI Family Locator

## Request location sharing for a +86 number

Enter the China number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears.

[Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start)

## Frequently asked questions

### Which country uses the +86 code?

+86 is the international calling code of China (CN). No other country uses it.

### How do I call China from the United States?

Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 86, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +86 131 2345 6789.

### How many digits are in a China phone number?

National numbers in China are 7–12 digits long after the +86 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +86 131 2345 6789.

### Can I find the location of a +86 number?

Not from the number alone. Enter the number in [AI Family Locator](https://ailocator.app/start) and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.

## Nearby calling codes

-   [ Vietnam +84](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/vietnam)
-   [ South Korea +82](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/south-korea)
-   [ Japan +81](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/japan)
-   [ North Korea +850](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/north-korea)
-   [ Hong Kong SAR China +852](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/hong-kong-sar-china)
-   [ Macao SAR China +853](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/macao-sar-china)
-   [ Cambodia +855](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/cambodia)
-   [ Laos +856](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/laos)

[All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes)

Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/china) · Last updated: 2026-10-18