How to call China from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to China from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Chinese area code after 86, so Beijing is 10 and not 010.
- 00New Zealand 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
Longer codes for smaller cities
Numbers in China run from 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal. Weifang takes a 3 digit code, while Nanjing takes 2.
- Nanjing00 86 25
- Weifang00 86 536
- Wuzhong00 86 953
Calling China cell phones with +86
A mobile adds the exit code for you, so you never type 00.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 86
- Dial the number
Calling China from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.50/min. 2degrees and Spark sell China calls as an add-on, and One NZ includes them only with Home Phone.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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. China keeps one clock all year, so the time difference changes when New Zealand moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to China included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to China in its plans. 2degrees and Spark charge 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 New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.50 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 86, then the number
How to make 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. April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland
Does One NZ include calls to China?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to China with Medium Endless Mobile
Does 2degrees include calls to China?
Yes, up to 300 minutes. 2degrees includes 300 minutes to China with $10 International Chat Pack