Exit Code – This is the code you need to dial OUT from a country. Also known as IDD (International Direct Dialing) code or ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) code.
Country Code – Each country or region is assigned thier individual country code. You will need this code to dial IN to a country. There is a total of 249 codes worldwide. View all Country Codes
Area Codes – Area codes define a specific part of a country. This can be a whole city or a general region. Some countries are not big enough to have multiple area codes, so you would simply dial the country code and the direct dial number.
Local Number – This number is the local direct line to a home, business or cellphone.
How To Dial a China Local Number from the United States
Example #: Dial 011-86-20-5555-5555
How To Dial a China Toll Free Number from United States
Example #: Dial 011-86-800-5555-5555
How To Dial a China Mobile Number from United States
Example #: Dial 011-86-122-5555-5555
Information About China
Chinese area codes are 2 to 4 digits depending on the region. Including the local number, they can be a total of 8 to 12 digits, with 10 and 11 digit numbers being most often used.
Cell phones are 11 digits, 1 is always the first digit. Skip dialing the area code when calling a mobile number.
ISD Code or Country Code for the China is 86
Area codes
| Area codes for major Chinese cities | ||
| Shanghai 21 | Beijing 10 | Tianjin 22 |
| Shenzhen 755 | Guangzhou 20 | Chengdu 28 |
| Chongqing 23 | Dongguan 769 | Shenyang 24 |
China Emergency Numbers
110 – Police
119 – Fire
120 – Ambulance
122 – Traffic Accident
