Country Code +86

Q: How to dial +86 from the US?

To call China from the US, dial 011 + 86 + the local phone number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +86 followed by the number.

China uses the international dialing code +86

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Which Country Has Code +86?

China uses the international dialing code +86.

How to Call China from the US

Method	Dial Sequence	Example
From a landline	`011 + 86 + local number`	`011-86-XXX-XXXX`
From a mobile phone	`+86 + local number`	`+86-XXX-XXXX`
Using a calling card	`Access # + 011 + 86 + local number`	`1-800-XXX + 011-86-XXX-XXXX`

Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with 011 (the US international access code). From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1 Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
2 Dial 86 — the country code for China
3 Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
4 Dial the local phone number

Got a Call From +86?

A number starting with +86 is registered in China. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has country code 86?

China uses the international dialing code +86. This code is assigned to China by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How to dial +86 from the US?

To call China from the US, dial 011 + 86 + local number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +86 followed by the number. The 011 prefix is the US international access code required when calling from a landline.

I got a call from +86. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calls from +86 are international calls. Scammers use one-ring calls to get people to call back, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate, and caller ID can be faked. If it matters, the caller will leave a message; otherwise block the number.

China Quick Info

Country	China
Dialing Code	+86
ISO-2 Code	`cn`
ISO-3 Code	`CHN`
Capital	Beijing
Continent	Asia
Population	1,338,612,968
Currency	Chinese yuan
Domain	`cn`

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