China Phone Numbers & Calling China

Calling China from the UK

If your business is in the UK, to make a call from the UK to China, you need to add the country code of +86 or 0086 before dialling the phone number 5 to 12 digits in China.

China phone numbers have an country code of 86 and the way to make an international call from the UK is to start with + or 00 on your phone.

For dialling inside China, phone numbers have an national prefix of 0 then 5 to 12 digits for the standard number.

Calling Rates for China from the UK

The following international rates apply when calling China from the UK on our business phone system.

Country	Rate Per Minute	Type
China	£12.51	Fixed
China	£12.51	Mobile

Adding a China number to your business phone system

To have a China number, we need to add an international number to your account. The account will then be charged for redirecting calls to the UK and may incur annual or monthly fees. Different rates apply depending on the type of number purchased within China.

Country	Type	Termination Per Minute	Setup Fee	Monthly Fee	Annual Fee
China	Freephone (400 CHN C20)	£0.146	£21	£20	£0
China	Freephone (ITFS CHN C14)	£0.505	£200	£10	£0
China	Freephone (ITFS CHN C20)	£0.179	£0	£18	£0
China	Freephone (PSTN CHN C20)	£0.106	£0	£20	£0
China	Freephone (UIFN CHN C18)	£0.466	£22	£10	£900

China business number restrictions

The following restrictions are in place for ordering a telephone number for China to use in the UK. These restrictions are usually country wide.

Benefits of a China business number

Getting an international business phone number can bring numerous benefits, especially for businesses with a global presence or aspirations to expand internationally. Here are the key advantages:

Enhanced Global Presence

An international China phone number helps establish an on the ground presence in China, making your business more accessible and trustworthy to customers in China. Customers often prefer dealing with businesses that have a local contact point in China.

Increased Credibility

A local or toll-free China number gives your business a professional appearance and shows commitment to serving customers in China. Local numbers in advertisements can also lead to higher response rates, as customers feel more comfortable calling a number they recognise as local

Cost Savings

Instead of maintaining physical offices in multiple countries, an international number for China allows you to route calls to your main office, remote teams, or virtual assistants. VoIP services can make international calls cheaper compared to traditional phone systems.

Call Routing and Flexibility

Advanced call routing features enable calls to be forwarded to the appropriate department or person, regardless of location. Calls can be routed based on time zones, ensuring 24/7 availability.

China Phone Numbers Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are our most popular questions we get asked on a regular basis, but if you have something you need to know, why not give us a call on 01782 608608 and we are happy to natter about how our phone system works and how easy it is to switch.

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How do I call the UK when roaming

When roaming internationally on your mobile phone in countries such as China, you need to make sure all your UK phone numbers have +44 and the leading zero removed within your address book. This ensures you can call your contact regardless of what country you are in.

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What is the international dialling code for China?

Dial +86 before calling China from the UK.

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How does it work having a China number on my phone system?

We order you a China number, then redirect it to your UK phone system. We can also set specific users to display that number on outgoing calls if you have a team that deals with that country.

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What is the short 2 letter code for China?

China has a short digit reference code of CN

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