How to call China from Turkey
- 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 Turkey
How to make a call to China from Turkey: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Chinese area code when you dial from abroad: Beijing is 10, not 010.
- 00Turkey 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
Some area codes take 3 digits
Smaller cities have longer codes than Shanghai. The code still follows 86 at once, and a 10-digit number is normal.
- Weifang00 86 536
- Wuzhong00 86 953
- Nanjing00 86 25
Save Chinese contacts with +86
Calling China cell phones works the same: a contact saved as +86 and the number works from a mobile in Turkey.
Calling China from Turkey without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.63/min. Turkcell has no plan that includes China, and Türk Telekom needs the Alo Dünya Paketi for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.24 |
 | $0.63$0.12 with plan |
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
- Time difference
- All year: 5 hours ahead of Istanbul
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
Turkcell line must be open for calls abroad
Turkcell applies its calls-abroad tariff only to lines that are open for calls abroad. Check that your line is open before you call.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiTurkcell bills calls abroad by pay-per-use without a package
A Turkcell line that is open for calls abroad and has no package falls back to an automatic standard tariff. A package avoids it only for the countries it covers and only while its benefits last.
Turkcell, Türkiye'den Yurt Dışını Arama TarifesiDiscord is blocked in Turkey
A court blocked access to Discord in Turkey on 9 October 2024. The block covers Turkcell and Türk Telekom, so Discord calls do not work.
Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Digital Threats and Risks Report 2025-2026From 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 Turkey on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Turkey
Are calls to China included in Turkey phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Turkey that we checked includes China in a plan
How much does it cost to call China from Turkey?
With no plan, carriers in Turkey charge up to $0.63 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Turkey?
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
How to call China from Turkey for free, or make 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 Turkey 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 Turkey?
From a landline in Turkey, dial 00 86, then the number
When is the best time to call China, with the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in China. All year: 5 hours ahead of Istanbul
How do I call China from Turkey, and how to make an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too