How to call China from Poland
- 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 Poland
How to make a call to China from Poland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number is normal in China: numbers have 7 to 12 digits after 86, as area codes have 2 or 3 digits.
- 00Poland 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 with its code
Dial the area code right after 86, to call Shanghai, Beijing, or Guangzhou.
- Shanghai00 86 21
- Beijing00 86 10
- Guangzhou00 86 20
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Chinese area code starts with 0 inside China. After 86, leave that 0 out.
- Fails
- 00 86 021
- Works
- 00 86 21
Calling China cell phones with plus
The plus replaces 00 on a mobile in Poland, so a saved contact works from any country.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 86
- Dial the area code and the number
Calling China from Poland without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Poland charge up to $1.03/min. Play and Plus include China in no plan, so every call from them to China is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | No rate published |
 | $1.03 |
 | $1.03 |
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 changes only when the clocks in Poland change, in March and in October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of Warsaw
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of Warsaw
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Play can block international calls
On Play, an enabled international calls block prevents outgoing calls to foreign numbers. Check the block in your account before you call abroad.
Play, Roaming i połączenia międzynarodoweFrom 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 Poland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Poland
How to call China from Poland 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 much does it cost to call China from Poland?
With no plan, carriers in Poland charge up to $1.03 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to China included in Poland phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Poland that we checked includes China in a plan
How to call Shanghai from Poland?
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
How to call China landline from Poland?
From a landline in Poland, dial 00 86, then the number
How to call China from Poland 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
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
How do I call China from Poland, as an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too
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 much does Play charge to call China?
Play charges $1.03 a minute to a landline in China and $1.03 to a mobile
How much does Plus charge to call China?
Plus charges $1.03 a minute to a landline in China and $1.03 to a mobile
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. March to October: 6 hours ahead of Warsaw. October to March: 7 hours ahead of Warsaw