Step-by-step
How to dial China from United States
To call China from United States, you need the international access code 011, the country code +86, and the local phone number.
1️⃣ Dial 011
Dial 011 — the international access code from United States
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call
2️⃣ Dial the country code
Dial 86 — the country code for China
The country code for China is +86
3️⃣ Dial the local number
Enter the local phone number of the person you're calling
If the local number starts with a 0, drop it when dialing internationally
Full example: 011 86 XXXX XXXX
4️⃣ Or use GlobalDial
Dial +86 + local number from your browser
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Calling China from United States
📞 Landline dialing
From a landline in United States, dial 011 + 86 + local number. The access code 011 is specific to United States — other countries may use a different code.
📱 Mobile dialing
From a mobile phone in United States, you can use the universal format: + 86 + local number. Hold 0 on most phones to type the + sign.
💰 Calling rates
Calls to China with GlobalDial start from $0.93/min. No subscriptions, no monthly fees — just buy credits and call. Check China calling rates →
Quick reference
United States to China calling details
| From | 🇺🇸 United States |
| To | 🇨🇳 China |
| Country Code | +86 |
| Dialing Format | 011 + 86 + local number |
| Mobile Format | + 86 + local number |
| With GlobalDial | +86 + local number |
| Rate | From $0.93/min |
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Common questions
FAQ
How do I call China from United States?
To call China from United States, dial 011 + 86 + the local phone number. From a mobile phone in United States, you can also dial + 86 + the local number. Or use GlobalDial to call China from your browser — no dialing codes needed.
What do I dial to call China from United States?
From United States, dial 011 to reach an international line, then 86 for China, followed by the local number. Remember to drop any leading zero from the local number.
What is the country code for China?
The country code for China is +86. When calling from United States, dial 011 + 86 + the local number.
How much does it cost to call China from United States?
With GlobalDial, calls to China start from $0.93/min. There are no subscriptions or monthly fees — just buy credits and call. Your credits never expire.
Can I call China from United States using my computer?
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What's the cheapest way to call China from United States?
GlobalDial offers some of the most affordable rates for calling China from United States, starting from $0.93/min. Unlike traditional phone carriers, there are no connection fees, no subscriptions, and your credits never expire.
