Country Code +86

Which Country Has Code +86?

China uses the international dialing code +86.

How to Call a +86 Number from the US

Numbers in China have 11 digits for mobiles and 7 to 11 for landlines after +86. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: China phone number format.

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.

Reading a +86 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +86 start with 13–15 or 17–19 (+86 13X XXXX XXXX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +86 10 XXXX XXXX for Beijing.
• •Local time: 10:01 AM in Beijing right now.

• •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.

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• What country code is calling me?
• One-ring scam calls: why a +1 number can be international
• How to block unknown international calls
• Do you get charged for receiving an international call?