Our phone number lookup tool above instantly verifies whether a phone number belongs to China by analyzing its country code and number format. China phone numbers use the country code +86 and follow an 5 to 12 digits national format.
| Country: | |
|---|---|
| Country Calling Code: | +86 |
| National Number Format: | 5 to 12 digits |
| Example Number: | +86 138 0123 4567 |
| International Dialing Prefix: | 00 |
| National Trunk Prefix: | 0 |
| Time Zone (UTC/DST): | +8 |
| Regulator: | Ministry of Information Industry (MII) |
Reverse phone lookup results may include which mobile operator issued a phone number. Mobile numbers are usually issued by one of the following operators:
MCCMNC code: 46002, 46000, 46004, 46007, 46008, 46020
MCCMNC code: 46001, 46006, 46009
MCCMNC code: 46003, 46005, 46011
The National Telephone Numbering Plan regulates the purpose and structure of telephone communication numbers used in the public communication networks of China.
| NDC (national destination code) or leading digits of N(S)N | N(S)N number length | Usage of ITU-T E.164 number | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (IoT dedicated) | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 148 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (IoT dedicated) | |
| 1440 (NDC) | 13 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (IoT dedicated) | |
| 10647 (NDC) | 13 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (IoT dedicated) | |
| 162 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| 165 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | |
| 166 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 167 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 171 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 172 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | |
| 175 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 1703 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | |
| 1705 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | |
| 1706 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile (Virtual Operators dedicated) | |
| 17400~17405 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| 190 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| 191 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| 193 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| 196 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. |
| 198 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | |
| 199 (NDC) | 11 | Non-geographic number, Mobile | China Telecom Co., Ltd. |
Phone numbers in China use the country code +86, followed by an area code such as 10 (Beijing), 20 (Guangzhou) or 21 (Shanghai). Match the area code below to identify the city or region a number from China is calling from.
| Area Code | City / Region | Dialing Format |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Beijing | +86 10 |
| 20 | Guangzhou | +86 20 |
| 21 | Shanghai | +86 21 |
| 22 | Tianjin | +86 22 |
| 23 | Chongqing | +86 23 |
| 24 | Shenyang | +86 24 |
| 25 | Nanjing | +86 25 |
| 27 | Wuhan | +86 27 |
| 28 | Chengdu | +86 28 |
| 29 | Xi'an | +86 29 |