How to call China from the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands
How to make a call to China from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Chinese area code: after 86, Beijing is 10, not 010.
- Fails
- 00 86 010 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 86 10 xxxx xxxx
- 00The Netherlands 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 a Chinese city
Each city code follows 86 with no leading 0. Numbers run from 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is valid.
- Shanghai00 86 21
- Beijing00 86 10
- Guangzhou00 86 20
Save Chinese contacts with +86
Calling China cell phones works from your mobile at home and abroad when the contact is saved as +86 and the number.
Start the call in the dialer
How do I call China from the Netherlands? Type +86 and the number in the dialer above.
Calling China from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. Dutch carriers need an add-on for China, and KPN, Odido, and Vodafone each sell one.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.34 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
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. Only the Netherlands changes its clocks, so the time difference moves in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom 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 the Netherlands mobile or cell phone?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to China included in the Netherlands phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Netherlands that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from the Netherlands?
With no plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does KPN include calls to China?
Yes, up to 2000 minutes. KPN includes 2000 minutes to China with Super Voordeellanden buiten de EU 2.000
How to call Shanghai from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, 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 Amsterdam. October to March: 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam
How to make an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too