How to call China from Pakistan
- 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 Pakistan
How to make a call to China from Pakistan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese area codes start with a 0 at home, such as 010, but you drop that 0 after 86.
- 00Pakistan 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
Area codes after 00 86
Add the city code straight after 86, with no 0.
- Nanjing00 86 25
- Shenyang00 86 24
- Weifang00 86 536
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Beijing number saved as 010 fails from Pakistan.
- Fails
- 00 86 010
- Works
- 00 86 10
Number length varies by city
When calling China cell phones or landlines, a 10-digit number is not the rule: after 86, a number has 7 to 12 digits. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling China from Pakistan without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Pakistan charge up to $0.072/min. Jazz and Zong need an add-on for China, and Ufone has no plan for it, so you pay the full rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.039$0.005 with plan |
 | $0.072 + tax |
 | $0.029 + tax |
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 the best hours to call stay the same all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 3 hours ahead of Karachi
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Ufone prepaid adds a setup charge to international calls
Ufone prepaid adds a call setup charge of 15 paisa to every international call, on top of the per-minute rate.
Ufone, IDD TariffJazz postpaid needs IDD access for these rates
Jazz postpaid customers need IDD access to get the standard international rates.
Jazz, Postpaid IDD call destinationsFrom 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 Pakistan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Pakistan
Are calls to China included in Pakistan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Pakistan that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from Pakistan?
With no plan, carriers in Pakistan charge up to $0.072 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Pakistan?
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
Free call to China: how to call China from Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
From a landline in Pakistan, dial 00 86, then the number
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 3 hours ahead of Karachi
How do I call China from Pakistan: how to make an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
Does Jazz include calls to China?
With the 5 International Destinations. Without it, Jazz charges $0.039 a minute to a landline and $0.039 to a mobile
Does Zong include calls to China?
Yes, up to 600 minutes. Zong includes 600 minutes to China with China Offer 600 Mins- Postpaid