How to call the USA from China
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from China
How to make a call to the USA from China: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial the area code straight after the 1, with no extra 0 or 1 in between.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
- 00China exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a USA toll free number
To call the USA toll free number from China, dial it like any other number. Some toll free numbers reject calls from abroad, so ask for a local number.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- xxxarea code
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Pick the area code of the city
Each city takes 7 more digits after its code. Brooklyn has its own code, apart from the rest of New York City.
- New York City00 1 212
- Brooklyn00 1 718
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Calling the USA cell phones
A US cell phone takes the same 10 digits as a landline, so you dial it the same way.
- Dial 00
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA from China without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in China charge up to $0.073/min. China Unicom has no plan that includes the USA, and China Mobile applies its rates only when you add 17951 first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | $0.073 |
 | $0.058 with access code 17951 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November, because the USA uses daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Shanghai
- November to March: 13 hours behind Shanghai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
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China Mobile's 17951 international rates apply when you add 17951 before the number.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话Internet calls may be unavailable
You may be unable to make calls through internet-based services in China.
Australian Government, Smartraveller: China Travel Advice & Safety17951 calls round up each minute
China Mobile bills 17951 international calls in whole minutes. It rounds any partial minute up to one minute.
中国移动, 17951 IP电话From any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the USA from China on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in China
Are calls to the USA included in China phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in China that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from China?
With no plan, carriers in China charge up to $0.073 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from China?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from China 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 the USA from China on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from China?
From a landline in China, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 12 hours behind Shanghai. November to March: 13 hours behind Shanghai
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too