How to call China from Ireland
- 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 Ireland
How to make a call to China from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Chinese area code starts with 0 at home, but you leave that 0 out after 86.
- 00Ireland 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
Reach Nanjing, Shenyang, or Weifang
Each city code follows 86 directly. A 10-digit number can be valid, as Chinese numbers run 7 to 12 digits.
- Nanjing00 86 25
- Shenyang00 86 24
- Weifang00 86 536
Drop the 0 before the area code
A city code saved with its home 0 fails from Ireland.
- Fails
- 00 86 025 number
- Works
- 00 86 25 number
Save Chinese contacts with +86
Calling China cell phones from Ireland works with a contact saved as +86 and the number.
- Type + in the contact
- Add 86
- Add the area code and number
Calling China from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each have a plan that includes China, so check which one you are on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.52 |
 | $0.028 |
 | $0.43 |
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 moves only when Ireland changes its clocks, as China keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of Dublin
- October to March: 8 hours ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 Ireland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to China included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to China in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call China from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Ireland?
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
Is there a free call to China, and how to call China from Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 86, then the number
How do I call China from Ireland on an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. March to October: 7 hours ahead of Dublin. October to March: 8 hours ahead of Dublin