ISO
CN / CHN
China
+86
Capital
Beijing
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+8
Currency
CNY
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
1,411,778,724 · Mandarin Chinese
🕐 Current time in China
UTC+8
Beijing
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UTC+8
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Common formats for +86
The country code for China can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+86- international E.164 format (with plus sign)86- digits only (often typed in search)0086- with European exit code (00)011 86- with US exit code (011)00 86 XXX XXXX XXXX- full landline example+86 1XX XXXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 86 + area + number
Landline:
00 86 XXX XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +86 1XX XXXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 86 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 86, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 86 XXX XXXX XXXX |
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 86 XXX XXXX XXXX |
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 86 XXX XXXX XXXX |
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 86 XXX XXXX XXXX |
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX |
India
|
00 86 XXX XXXX XXXX |
+86 1XX XXXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
10 |
Beijing |
1349 |
Beijing |
1451 |
Beijing |
1574 |
Shanghai |
1784 |
Changchun, Jilin |
1851 |
Beijing |
1861 |
Beijing |
20 |
Guangzhou, Guangdong |
21 |
Shanghai |
22 |
Tianjin |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Reports of tech support scams, government impersonation targeting Chinese diaspora, and robocalls.
Common scam types from +86
- Tech Support
- Government Impersonation
- Robocall
- Investment
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +86
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +86?
The country code +86 belongs to China.
Is +86 a scam?
+86 is the legitimate country code for China. The scam risk level is medium. Reports of tech support scams, government impersonation targeting Chinese diaspora, and robocalls.
How to call China from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 86 + local number. From a US cell: dial +86 + local number.
