How to call China from Australia
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Australia
How to make a call to China from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese numbers run from 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal and a short or long one is not a mistake.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 86Country code of China
- 21Shanghai
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +86 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +86 10 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +86 10 1234 5678
- Landline
- 0011 86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai0011 8621then the local number
- Chongqing0011 8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan0011 8628then the local number
- Beijing0011 8610then the local number
- Guangzhou0011 8620then the local number
- Tianjin0011 8622then the local number
- Wuhan0011 8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang0011 8629then the local number
Before you call China
Drop the 0 of the city code
Chinese city codes start with a 0 at home, such as 010 for Beijing. Leave that 0 out after 86.
- Fails
- 0011 86 010
- Works
- 0011 86 10
Codes for other Chinese cities
Some codes have 3 digits, such as Weifang. Dial the code right after 86.
- Nanjing0011 86 25
- Shenyang0011 86 24
- Weifang0011 86 536
- Wuzhong0011 86 953
Calling China cell phones from a mobile
Calling China cell phones from an Australian mobile needs no exit code. The phone adds it.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 86
- Dial the number
Calling China from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.23/min. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone each include China on one prepaid plan, and every other plan pays the carrier's rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $1.23 landline · $1.19 mobile |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.069 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call China?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call China
The time now in China, and the best hours to call. China keeps the same time all year, so the time difference changes only when Sydney moves its clocks.
- April to October10:00 to 24:00 Sydney
- October to April11:00 to 01:00 Sydney
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to China also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call China from an Australia mobile or cell phone?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to China included in Australia phone plans?
Yes. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone include calls to China in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call China from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.23 a minute. Suparelay calls China from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Shanghai from Australia?
For Shanghai, dial 0011 86 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call China?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 86. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +86 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 86 and the number
Can I call China on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 86 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to China
Why isn't my call going through to China?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to China, or call China from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, Telstra Pre-Paid Max, and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls China from your browser for cents a minute
How to call China from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in China without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call China landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 86, then the number
How do I call China from Australia, and make an international call to China?
Dial 0011 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney