China Area Codes: Complete List by City & Region (2026)
Complete list of 346+ Chinese area codes organized by 7 regions. Beijing (010), Shanghai (021), Guangzhou (020), Shenzhen (0755), Chengdu (028).
Quick Facts: China Area Codes
| Country Code | +86 |
| Total Area Codes | 346+ |
| Time Zone | CST (UTC+8) β single timezone |
| Number Format | +86 + area code + local number |
Direct-Controlled Municipalities
| City | Area Code | International |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 010 | +86 10 |
| Shanghai | 021 | +86 21 |
| Tianjin | 022 | +86 22 |
| Chongqing | 023 | +86 23 |
Area Codes by Region
North China (εε)
Beijing (010), Tianjin (022), Shijiazhuang (0311), Taiyuan (0351), Hohhot (0471), Baotou (0472)
Northeast (δΈε)
Shenyang (024), Dalian (0411), Changchun (0431), Harbin (0451), Qiqihar (0452)
East China (εδΈ)
Shanghai (021), Nanjing (025), Hangzhou (0571), Suzhou (0512), Ningbo (0574), Qingdao (0532), Jinan (0531), Hefei (0551), Fuzhou (0591), Xiamen (0592)
Central China (εδΈ)
Wuhan (027), Zhengzhou (0371), Changsha (0731), Luoyang (0379)
South China (εε)
Guangzhou (020), Shenzhen (0755), Foshan (0757), Dongguan (0769), Nanning (0771), Haikou (0898)
Southwest (θ₯Ώε)
Chongqing (023), Chengdu (028), Kunming (0871), Guiyang (0851), Lhasa (0891)
Northwest (θ₯Ώε)
Xi'an (029), Lanzhou (0931), Urumqi (0991), Xining (0971), Yinchuan (0951)
Understanding "00861" Format
"00861" = 00 (international exit code used in UK/Europe) + 86 (China country code) + 1 (start of mobile number or Beijing area code). From the USA, use 011-86 instead of 0086.
How to Dial Chinese Area Codes
- From USA: 011 + 86 + area code (no leading 0) + number
- From UK/Europe: 00 + 86 + area code + number
- From mobile: +86 + area code + number
- Within China: 0 + area code + number
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