How to call China from Indonesia
- 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 Indonesia
How to make a call to China from Indonesia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 86Country code of China
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- IM3 Ooredoo01016 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
Dial a big city with its code
Add the city code right after 86. China numbers run from 7 to 12 digits, not a fixed 10-digit number.
- Shanghai01016 86 21
- Beijing01016 86 10
- Guangzhou01016 86 20
Drop the 0 before the area code
Chinese numbers are written with a 0 before the area code at home. After 86 the 0 stays out.
- Fails
- +86 021
- Works
- +86 21
Reach a China toll free number
Calling China cell phones and a China toll free number work alike: +86, then the number. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling China from Indonesia without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.28/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.28 |
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, so Jakarta and China keep the same gap in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Jakarta
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Telkomsel has a second access code
A Telkomsel call abroad can start with the access code 01019 in place of 001. Dial 01019, the country code, then the number.
Telkomsel, Other SLI TariffTelkomsel bills non-package 001/008 calls in 60-second units
Telkomsel counts a non-package call that starts with 001 or 008 in units of 60 seconds. Each unit has its own charge.
Telkomsel, Other SLI TariffAn imported phone needs IMEI registration
A phone brought into Indonesia must have its IMEI registered before it can use Indonesian cellular networks. A phone on a foreign SIM with roaming is exempt. A tourist can register through an operator for up to 90 days.
Bea Cukai, FAQ registrasi IMEIFrom 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 Indonesia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Indonesia
How do I call China from Indonesia, an international call to China?
Dial +86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
Are calls to China included in Indonesia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Indonesia that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from Indonesia?
With no plan, carriers in Indonesia charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Indonesia?
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
How to call China landline from Indonesia?
From a landline in Indonesia, dial your carrier's code, then 86 and the number: 01016 with IM3 Ooredoo
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 from Indonesia?
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 Indonesia 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
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 1 hour ahead of Jakarta