How to call China from Spain
- 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 Spain
How to make a call to China from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese numbers take 7 to 12 digits after 86, and a 10-digit number is valid.
- 00Spain 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
- 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
Never dial the 0 before the area code
Chinese numbers are written with a 0 before the area code at home. From Spain, that 0 drops after 86.
- Fails
- 00 86 010 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 86 10 xxxx xxxx
How do I call China from Spain
Calling China cell phones works from any Spanish mobile: save the contact as +86 and the number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 86
- Dial the number
Calling China from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66/min. Prepago Plus, Orange Prepago 20, and Vodafone Prepago S include China; on any other plan, Spanish carriers charge per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $1.06 |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.23 + $1.01 per call |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
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 Madrid changes in March and October, because Spain moves its clocks and China does not.
- March to October6 hours ahead
- October to March7 hours ahead
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of Madrid
- October to March: 7 hours ahead of Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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 Spain: cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to China included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to China in their plans. Movistar charges 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 Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Spain?
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 a free call to China possible, and how to call China from Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain?
From a landline in Spain, 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. March to October: 6 hours ahead of Madrid. October to March: 7 hours ahead of Madrid