How to call China from Japan
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Japan
How to make a call to China from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 010Japan exit code
- 86Country code of China
- 21Shanghai
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 010 86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai010 8621then the local number
- Chongqing010 8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan010 8628then the local number
- Beijing010 8610then the local number
- Guangzhou010 8620then the local number
- Tianjin010 8622then the local number
- Wuhan010 8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang010 8629then the local number
Before you call China
Dial Nanjing and Shenyang from Japan
Both cities take a 2 digit code after 86.
- Nanjing010 86 25
- Shenyang010 86 24
Drop the 0 of the area code
The 0 is a trunk prefix, and a call to China drops it after 86.
- Fails
- 010 86 0 21 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 010 86 21 xxxx xxxx
Some cities use longer codes
After 86, a number runs 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal. Weifang and Wuzhong take 3 digit codes.
- Weifang010 86 536
- Wuzhong010 86 953
Calling China from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.25/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $1.25 |
 | $0.72 + tax |
 | $1.25 |
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 Tokyo stays the same in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom 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 Japan on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
Is calling China cell phones different from calling a landline?
Dial 010 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
Are calls to China included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.25 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Japan?
For Shanghai, dial 010 86 21, then the local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call China?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, 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 Japan 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 Japan 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 Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 86, then the number
How to make an international call to China?
Dial 010 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. All year: 1 hour behind Tokyo