How to call China from Germany
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Germany
How to make a call to China from Germany: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese numbers run from 7 to 12 digits after 86, so a 10-digit number is valid and you type all of it.
- 00Germany 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
- 00 86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai00 8621then the local number
- Chongqing00 8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan00 8628then the local number
- Beijing00 8610then the local number
- Guangzhou00 8620then the local number
- Tianjin00 8622then the local number
- Wuhan00 8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang00 8629then the local number
Before you call China
Dial big Chinese cities from Germany
Each city has its own code right after 86. Type it in the dialer above.
- Shanghai00 86 21
- Beijing00 86 10
- Guangzhou00 86 20
Drop the 0 of the area code
Chinese area codes are written with a leading 0 at home. After 86, that 0 falls away.
- Fails
- 00 86 0 21 number
- Works
- 00 86 21 number
Calling China cell phones with +86
A saved contact with +86 works at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 86
- Dial the area code and number
Calling China from Germany without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Germany charge up to $2.19/min. O2 includes China on O2 Blue Basic, Telekom sells it as an add-on, and Vodafone has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $1.06 |
 | $1.68$1.12 with plan |
 | $1.79 |
 | $2.19 |
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 to Berlin changes when Germany moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of Berlin
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of Berlin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
CallYa charges 1,99 euros a minute for unlisted countries
A destination absent from the Vodafone full International Calling list costs 1,99 euros per minute from Germany. A listed country costs less. Check the country price before you call.
Vodafone, Preisliste CallYa (InfoDok 150)Call-by-Call ends after 2024
Telekom fixed-line callers must remove stored Call-by-Call settings before they call. Calls then use the Telekom tariff.
Telekom, Preselection und Call-by-Call nur noch bis Jahresende 2024From 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 Germany on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Germany
Are calls to China included in Germany phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Germany that we checked includes China in a plan
Does O2 include calls to China?
With the O2 Blue Basic. Without it, O2 charges $1.68 a minute to a landline and $1.68 to a mobile
Does Telekom include calls to China?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. Telekom includes 600 minutes to China with Telefonie World 600
Does Vodafone include calls to China?
Vodafone charges $2.19 a minute to a landline in China and $2.19 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call China from Germany?
With no plan, carriers in Germany charge up to $2.19 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Germany?
For Shanghai, dial 00 86 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call China?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 Germany for free? Is there a free call to China?
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 Germany 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 Germany?
From a landline in Germany, dial 00 86, then the number
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. March to October: 6 hours ahead of Berlin. October to March: 7 hours ahead of Berlin
How do I call China from Germany? How to dial China from Germany?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
How to make an international call to China, a call to China from Germany?
The country code of China is +86