China Dialing Code (+86)
The country calling code for China is +86. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial China from anywhere.
Type a local China phone number to see its international form.
Note The exit code is 00 for landlines; carriers also use 010-style access. Drop the leading 0 from an area code when dialling from abroad: +86 10 1234 5678.
How to dial China
The + in +86 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in China itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
China dialing reference
| Country calling code | +86 |
| ISO country code | CN |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from China) | 00 |
| Example number | 010 1234 5678 |
| International format | +86 1012345678 |
Calling China step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the China country code 86.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 1012345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for China?
The country calling code for China is +86 (ISO code CN). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call China from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 86 (the China country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 86 1012345678.
How do I call China from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 86, then the local number. For example: 00 86 1012345678. On any mobile you can dial +86 1012345678 instead.
What is the format of a China phone number?
A typical China number looks like 010 1234 5678. The exit code is 00 for landlines; carriers also use 010-style access. Drop the leading 0 from an area code when dialling from abroad: +86 10 1234 5678.