🇨🇳Low Rate Markham to China Calls

Call China from Markham
Country Code +86

Connect to China (+86) from any browser and pay only for the minutes you talk. You add a number solely when you also want to take inbound calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: Pay as you go, with no dedicated number needed.
  • Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to China

  • Outbound calling: Reach anyone worldwide at low per minute rates. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: Taking calls in your browser needs your own US or Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Dials straight from Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call China from Markham

A quick walkthrough for reaching any Chinese mobile or landline from Markham, straight from your browser or phone.

1

Canada Exit Code

On a Canadian landline, start international numbers with 011. From a mobile or a web based dialer, swap that for the plus sign + instead.

2

China Code (+86)

Add +86 to reach China from overseas. Inside a browser dialer you can key in +86 directly, and Intercalling handles the routing for you.

3

Area Codes and Numbers

For landlines, add the city area code without its leading 0 and then the local number. For mobiles, enter the complete 11-digit mobile number after +86.

Note: Leave off the domestic trunk 0 when calling from abroad.

Number Format Examples

From Markham, combine the international prefix, the country code, and the local format that fits the person you are calling.

Landline (Beijing)
+86 10 1234 5678
Mobile (Shanghai)
+86 138 1234 5678
China mobile numbers are 11 digits and start with 1

China City Codes

Area codes for the busiest Chinese cities. Drop the leading 0 whenever you call from overseas.

CityRegionArea Code
BeijingNorth10
ShanghaiEast21
GuangzhouSouth20
ShenzhenSouth755
ChengduWest28
CityRegionArea Code
WuhanCentral27
HangzhouEast571
Xi'anNorthwest29
ChongqingSouthwest23
NanjingEast25
Mobile Numbers

China Mobile Number Rules

Key things to know when you ring Chinese mobile phones from Markham.

11-Digit Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers in China run 11 digits and usually begin with a 1. Always enter the whole number after +86.

+86 138 1234 5678

Drop the Leading 0

Calling from Markham, leave the domestic trunk 0 out of area codes. For instance, use +86 10 for Beijing rather than +86 010.

010Use 10 with +86

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country code do I use for China?

China's country calling code is +86. From Markham, dial 011 then 86, or simply type +86 into a browser dialer.

Should I include the domestic trunk 0?

No. On international calls to China you drop the leading 0 from area codes. For example, use +86 10 for Beijing.

How do I reach a Chinese mobile from Canada?

Enter +86 and then the 11-digit mobile number. Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits long and begin with a 1.

Can I call China from my browser without installing anything?

Yes. Intercalling runs on WebRTC, letting you call from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox with nothing to install, and you pay only for the minutes you use.

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Calling China: what to know

China answers on the country code +86, with the capital in Beijing and most business concentrated around Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The working language for business is Mandarin Chinese (standardized as Putonghua), and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00 with a 12:00 to 13:30 lunch. Saturday work is still common in some industries; '996' (9 AM to 9 PM, 6 days) was widespread in tech until recent regulatory pushback.

Outbound calls on Intercalling need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in China sit on operators such as China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom. Mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1. Drop the leading 0 from area codes.

China runs on UTC plus 8, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial China

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +86

    +86 routes the call to China.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Beijing that means including the area code 10.

Rates to China (+86)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.9615$9.62
Landline$0.9054$9.05

Rates as of 2026-07-05, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for China?+

The country code for China is +86. Beijing uses the area code 10.

Do I need to install an app to call China?+

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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