How to call China from Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam
How to make a call to China from Vietnam: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Chinese area codes lose their leading 0 after 86, so 021 for Shanghai becomes 21.
- 00Vietnam 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 big city in China
Put the area code straight after 86, then the local number.
- Shanghai00 86 21
- Beijing00 86 10
- Guangzhou00 86 20
Leave out the 0 of the area code
An area code written 021 at home loses its 0 after 86, even in a 10-digit number. Numbers in China run from 7 to 12 digits.
- Fails
- 00 86 021 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 86 21 xxxx xxxx
Calling China cell phones with a plus
How do I call China from Vietnam on a saved contact? Save it as +86 and the number.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 86 and the area code
- Dial the local number
Calling China from Vietnam without an international plan
Suparelay calls China for $1.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.15/min. MobiFone includes China in MobiF MF149QT, and viettel needs the TK1 add-on for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.06 |
 | $0.15 |
 | $0.14 |
 | $0.15 |
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 stays the same all year, because China never changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to China fails
From 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 Vietnam cell phone and mobile?
Dial +86, then the number. It works from any mobile in Vietnam
Are calls to China included in Vietnam phone plans?
On some plans. MobiFone includes calls to China in its plans. viettel charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does MobiFone include calls to China?
Yes, up to 400 minutes. MobiFone includes 400 minutes to China with FClass
Does viettel include calls to China?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. viettel includes 250 minutes to China with TK30
How much does it cost to call China from Vietnam?
With no plan, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Shanghai from Vietnam?
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 Vietnam for free, and is a free call to China possible?
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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
From a landline in Vietnam, 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: 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh
How to make an international call to China?
Dial 00 86, then the number. From a mobile, +86 works too