How to call China from Thailand
- From mobile
- +86 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 86 xx xxxx xxxx
From $1.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial China from Thailand
How to make a call to China from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese numbers run from 7 to 12 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal, and the 0 of an area code drops after 86.
- +From a mobile
- 86Country code of China
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- AIS003 86
- NT009 86
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +86 10 1234 5678
- Mobile
- +86 10 1234 5678
Main area codes in China
The area code comes right after 86, then the local number
- Shanghai+8621then the local number
- Chongqing+8623then the local number
- Chengdu/Ziyang/Meishan+8628then the local number
- Beijing+8610then the local number
- Guangzhou+8620then the local number
- Tianjin+8622then the local number
- Wuhan+8627then the local number
- XiAn/Xianyang+8629then the local number
Before you call China
Big city codes from a Thai landline
Dial these from an AIS landline, with the local number after them.
- Beijing003 86 10
- Shanghai003 86 21
- Guangzhou003 86 20
Dial a China toll free number
A toll free number in China is dialed like any other number, with the prefix of your line.
- Mobile+86
- AIS landline003 86
- NT landline009 86
Save Chinese contacts with +86
A contact saved with the plus sign works for calling China cell phones from any mobile in Thailand.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 86 and the area code
- Dial the local number
Calling China from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.30/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.30 + tax with access code 003$0.046 with access code 003 with plan |
 | $0.27 + tax with access code 009 |
 | $0.30 + 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 is 1 hour, so 7:00 in Bangkok is 8:00 in China.
- China8:00 to 22:00
- Bangkok7:00 to 21:00
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 Thailand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to China included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.30 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does AIS include calls to China?
With the AIS 003 package *777*3801#. Without it, AIS charges $0.30 a minute to a landline and $0.30 to a mobile
How to call Shanghai from Thailand?
For Shanghai, dial +86 21, then the local number
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 Thailand for free, and is there a free call to China?
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 Thailand 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 a China landline from Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 86 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
When is the best time to call China?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 1 hour ahead of Bangkok
How to make an international call to China?
Dial +86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too