How to call China from Canada
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Canada
How to make a call to China from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Chinese area code loses its 0 after 86, so Beijing is 10 and not 010.
- Fails
- 011 86 010
- Works
- 011 86 10
- 011Canada exit code
- 86Country code of China
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai011 8621then the local number
- Chongqing011 8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan011 8628then the local number
- Beijing011 8610then the local number
- Guangzhou011 8620then the local number
- Tianjin011 8622then the local number
- Wuhan011 8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang011 8629then the local number
Before you call China
Dial a city with its area code
The area code follows 86 with no 0 before it. Type it in the dialer above.
- Shanghai011 86 21
- Beijing011 86 10
- Guangzhou011 86 20
Calling China cell phones from Canada
A mobile adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 86
- Dial the area code and the number
China numbers vary in length
A China number runs from 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is not the rule. Dial the exit code and 86 first, whatever the length.
Calling China from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. How to call to China from Canada with Bell, Freedom Mobile, or Rogers: buy a long distance add-on, or each minute bills.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 Rogers1000 min included with Long Distance 1,000 international minutes to select countriesrogers.com · 2026 | $1.44 + tax |
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 one time all year, so the time difference to Toronto changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 do I call China from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to China included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes China in a plan
Does Rogers include calls to China?
Yes, up to 1000 minutes. Rogers includes 1000 minutes to China with Long Distance 1,000 international minutes to select countries
How much does it cost to call China from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Canada?
For Shanghai, dial 011 86 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call China?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 call China from Canada for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call China from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 86, then the number
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to China?
Dial 011 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too