How to call China from India
- 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 India
How to make a call to China from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number is not the rule in China: lengths run from 7 to 12 digits, so type every digit.
- 00India 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
Drop the 0 of a city code
Callers inside China write 010 for Beijing. From India, dial 00 86 10.
- Fails
- 00 86 010
- Works
- 00 86 10
Dial Nanjing, Shenyang, or Weifang
Weifang has a 3 digit code, so type all 3 digits after 86.
- Nanjing00 86 25
- Shenyang00 86 24
- Weifang00 86 536
Save Chinese contacts with +86
For calling China cell phones, a number saved as +86 and the area code works from an Indian mobile at home and when you travel.
Calling China from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi each need an ISD pack for China, so check the pack before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.031 + tax with plan |
 | $0.062 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.021 + tax with plan |
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 never changes, since China keeps no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to China included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from India?
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 India for free? Is a call to China 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 India 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 a China landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 86, then the number
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
How to make an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
Does Airtel include calls to China?
With the Airtel ISD recharge ₹18 for 28 days. Without it, Airtel charges $0.15 a minute to a landline and $0.15 to a mobile
Does Jio include calls to China?
Yes, up to 15 minutes. Jio includes 15 minutes to China with Jio ISD Pack 89
Does Vi include calls to China?
With the ISD Pack Rs 30/month. Without it, Vi charges $0.15 a minute to a landline and $0.15 to a mobile