How to call China from Colombia
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Colombia
How to make a call to China from Colombia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 86Country code of China
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- claro00444 86
- Movistar009 86
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +86 10 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai+8621then the local number
- Chongqing+8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan+8628then the local number
- Beijing+8610then the local number
- Guangzhou+8620then the local number
- Tianjin+8622then the local number
- Wuhan+8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang+8629then the local number
Before you call China
City codes after 86
From a Claro landline, dial the city code right after 86.
- Shanghai00444 86 21
- Beijing00444 86 10
- Guangzhou00444 86 20
Drop the 0 of the area code
China writes Shanghai as 021 at home. After 86 you skip the 0, for a 10-digit number or any other length.
- Fails
- 00444 86 021 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00444 86 21 xxxx xxxx
Cell phones and toll free numbers
To call a China toll free number from Colombia, or for calling China cell phones, dial +86 and the number. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling China from Colombia without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40/min. Claro needs the Paquete LDI sin fronteras 50 minutos for China, and Movistar has no plan that includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.40 with access code 00444 |
 | $0.40 with access code 009 |
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. The time difference to Bogota stays the same in every season.
- Time difference
- All year: 13 hours ahead of Bogota
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Claro fixed lines need international dialing enabled
On a Claro fixed line, international calls need international direct dialing (DDI) enabled on the line.
Claro Colombia, Términos y condiciones, 2.20 Paquetes LDI y LDNMovistar bills other exit codes extra, and prepaid pays with recharge balance
On Movistar, a call placed with an exit code other than 009 bills as extra minutes at the current rates. On Movistar prepaid and Cuenta Control, on-demand international calls use recharge balance. Promotional balance does not pay for them.
Movistar Colombia, Términos y condiciones Larga Distancia internacionalFrom 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 Colombia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Colombia
Are calls to China included in Colombia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Colombia that we checked includes China in a plan
Does Claro include calls to China?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. claro includes 200 minutes to China with Paquete LDI sin fronteras 200 minutos
How much does it cost to call China from Colombia?
With no plan, carriers in Colombia charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Colombia?
For Shanghai, dial +86 21, then the local number
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
Is there a free call to China, and how to call China from Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia?
From a landline in Colombia, dial your carrier's code, then 86 and the number: 00444 with claro and 009 with Movistar
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 13 hours ahead of Bogota
How do I call China from Colombia, and what is an international call to China?
Dial +86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too