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To dial a phone number in China from the USA, start with the US exit code (011), followed by China's country code (86), then the area code or mobile prefix and local number—no spaces or dashes needed. vonageforhome

Dialing Landlines

Enter 011 + 86 + area code (2-4 digits) + local number (6-8 digits). vitelglobal

  • Example for Beijing (area code 10, number 12345678): 011861012345678. 8x8 Common area codes include Beijing (10), Shanghai (21), and Guangzhou (20). rebtel

Dialing Mobiles

Enter 011 + 86 + mobile prefix (usually 1 followed by 10 digits, totaling 11 digits). vitelglobal

  • Example: 0118613912345678. 8x8 Mobile numbers skip the area code. goto

Tips

On cell phones, you can use +86 instead of 01186 (e.g., +8613912345678). genmobile Check your carrier for rates, as international calls can be pricey—apps like WhatsApp or WeChat offer cheaper alternatives over data. reddit

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