Call Rates to China

Current eFon rates for calls to China. Compare mobile and landline destinations below.

Make cheap international calls to China with eFon — the country dialing code is +86. The capital of China is Beijing, in Eastern Asia. Call mobiles and landlines and stay close to Chinese family and friends at low per-minute rates, with no subscription and no connection fees.

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eFon per-minute call rates to China. No connection fees.
DestinationPrice per minute
China0.13 $/min

How to call China with eFon

Dial +86 · local number

Calling China with eFon is easy. Open eFon — International calls, top up once, and dial at low per-minute rates. Reach friends and family in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu and anywhere else in China. The app keeps a stable connection and clear sound quality so you stay close to your loved ones abroad.

How to call Beijing

For example, a mobile number looks like +86 131 2345 6789,
and a landline like +86 10 1234 5678.

Area codes in China

Each city has its own area code — dial +86, then the city code, then the local number.

Telephone area codes for cities in China
CityArea code
Shanghai+86 21
Beijing+86 10
Guangzhou+86 20
Tianjin+86 22
Wuhan+86 27

People's Republic of China

Calling code+86

Geography

RegionEastern Asia
CapitalBeijing
Area9706961 km²

Population & economy

Population1 406 585 000
Fixed lines166 506 532
Mobile phones1 870 011 592
GDP$19.5 T
Major citiesShanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen

Figures from the World Bank

China landscape — cheap calls with eFon
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We watch the market every day to give you clear voice quality at some of the lowest per-minute rates around — with no connection fees and no surprises on your bill.

Calling from abroad

Calling China from Germany

From a landline in Germany, dial 00 86 and then the local number — for example 00 86 131 2345 6789. On a mobile just type +86 instead of the exit code. In the eFon app you simply pick China from the list and enter the number.

When it's 09:00 in Berlin, it's 15:00 in Beijing — China is 6 h ahead of Germany. Good hours to call: 08:00–15:00 Berlin time, which is 14:00–21:00 in Beijing.

Calls to China cost the same from Germany as from anywhere else: from 0.11 €/min, no connection fee, no subscription.

Time in China (Shanghai) —
Your time —
Local weather

Weather in Beijing

Clear sky
11°52°
Clear sky
Feels like 9°C49°F 1 km/h1 mph 55%

Right now it's 11°C (52°F) in Beijing, China — Clear sky, with winds around 1 km/h and humidity near 55%. Over the coming week, temperatures in Beijing range from about 8°C to 25°C. Expect showers on 2 of the next 7 days. Checking the local forecast helps you choose a good moment to call your loved ones there with eFon.

05:00 12°53° 0%
06:00 11°52° 0%
07:00 11°51° 0%
08:00 12°54° 0%
09:00 14°56° 0%
10:00 16°60° 0%
11:00 18°64° 0%
12:00 20°67° 0%
13:00 21°69° 0%
14:00 21°70° 0%
15:00 21°71° 0%
16:00 21°70° 0%
Today Partly cloudy 4% 21°71°11°51°
Thu Overcast 0% 25°76°12°53°
Fri Drizzle 50% 20°67°14°58°
Sat Rain showers 100% 17°62°15°58°
Sun Overcast 37% 17°63°12°53°
Mon Overcast 1% 18°64°8°46°
Tue Overcast 14% 14°57°11°52°

7-day forecast for Beijing · Weather data by Open-Meteo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I call China with eFon?

Download eFon, complete the quick registration and top up your balance. Then dial +86 followed by the local number to start calling China at low per-minute rates.

What is the dialing code for China?

The country dialing code for China is +86. To reach a number in China, dial +86 followed by the local phone number.

How much does it cost to call China?

EFon calls to China start at 0.13 $ per minute. Billing is pay-as-you-go with no connection fees — use the currency switch above the rates to see prices in your preferred currency.

What is the capital of China?

The capital of China is Beijing, in Eastern Asia. eFon connects calls to Beijing and the rest of China at the same low rates.

Which cities in China can I call?

EFon reaches phones across all of China. Popular places to call include Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Tianjin, Wuhan, as well as the capital Beijing. Every call connects at the same low per-minute rate, to both mobiles and landlines.

How big is China?

China covers about 9,706,961 km² in Eastern Asia, and eFon reaches every part of it at the same low per-minute rates.

What time zone is China in?

China spans 2 time zones, from UTC+6 to UTC+8. The clock on this page shows the current local times so you can pick a good moment to call.

What currency and languages are used in China?

The currency of China is the Chinese Yuan (CNY, CN¥). Commonly spoken languages include Chinese.

Which countries border China?

China shares a border with Afghanistan, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam — you can call all of them with eFon too.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. eFon is pay-as-you-go — there is no subscription and no connection fee. You only pay the per-minute rate for the time you talk.

Where can I see all destinations?

Browse every available destination on the eFon destinations page.

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