Decoding the best ways to get Chinese phone number

Making a phone call to China is much like any other call. But hey, one needs to know a few international codes to place the call correctly. And with Airtel new sim card, you can do so quite easily.

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In this article, you will learn the different exits and country codes of China followed by a couple of other ways to phone your friends and family staying in the country in detail below:

International Chinese Phone Numbers:

Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are treated as separate countries for international phoning. So, if you’re looking forward to calling another country from mainland China, try out the following steps:

• Fixed Location Phone Line

Dial China’s exit code (00) + the code of your country + area code of your town or city (without preceding zeros) + the local number

• Mobile Phone

Type the exit code again + your country code + the number (without preceding the zero, of course)

But, if you’re willing to call China from another country, follow the below instructions:

• Fixed Location Line

Use the exit code of your country + China’s country code (or one of the regions) + the area code of the prefecture (without the preceding zero) + local number

• Mobile Phone

Add the code of your country + the code of China (or one of its regions) + the number (without the preceding zero)

Now, let’s proceed further to find out some important country and exit codes of certain areas below:

Emergency Chinese Number Phone

Have you set out for a journey in China? Well, in that case, you need to have emergency contact numbers for your safety. Below is a list of important Chinese phone numbers that you need to take a note of:

Phone Calls Within China

The process to make a phone call within China is a tad different. So, come, let’s find out more about how to call people staying within the country below:

• Another Chinese Phone Number

To dial another cell phone in Beijing, don’t include the zero prefix. But, if you or your call is made outside Beijing Municipality (the provincial level zone), you need to add a zero before the cell number.

• Guilin landline from Beijing

To dial a Guilin landline from Beijing, add the inter-province zero as well as the prefecture code. For, instance, the number will look something like this: 0-775-43241999.

• Nanning Guilin landline (same province)

To dial a Guiling landline from Nanning, you must use the prefecture code along with the local number.

• A Guilin landline from within the Guilin prefecture

To make a Guilin landline call from within the Guilin prefecture, you need to just use the seven-digit local number.

Internet Phoning

You can make phone calls to China over the Internet with the following steps mentioned below:

• Connect to a wireless network

It is important to connect your devices to wifi for making a phone call to China. It’ll help you in communicating faster without network problems.

If you have a wifi-connected device, use an application to phone China. But, if you don’t, find a hotspot at a library, cafe, or restaurant and connect your devices to it over there.

• Make use of Skype

Skype is one of the best apps that can allow you to connect easily to China. So, download the app and phone China with these steps mentioned below:

• Sign into Skype and choose the ‘Phone’ icon. Once you click on the icon, your screen will display a dialling pad and current calling rates
• Choose the country name above the dialling pad. A drop-down menu containing different countries will appear on your screen
• Select China. When you choose China, the country code will automatically be entered
• If you’re calling from a landline, enter the area code and the phone number you want to call. If you’re calling a mobile number, remember to enter one
• Once you’ve entered the phone number, click on the blue call button to make the call

Facetime your loved ones

Facetime is another mobile app to phone in China. However, the app is only accessible to Apple users

If you’re an Apple user, open the app and sign in with your Apple ID. Once done, follow the instructions mentioned below:

• Enter the mobile number or email address of the person you wish to Facetime
• Select either the video or audio icon to make the call

Note: Please ensure that the people you’re trying to call in China also have an Apple phone. If they don’t, you won’t be able to make a call through Facetime.

• Use Vonage

It is a convenient app to call anyone staying in China. The app is quite similar to Skype. However, it does not have the option to make a video call. But hey, don’t worry!

One of the biggest benefits of the app is free calling. Yes, you read that correctly. The app allows you to make absolutely free calls to other Vonage users!

Messenger Programs

China has only two great apps, such as QQ and WeChat, which are worth using. So, let’s find out more about their uses in detail below:

• QQ

With this app, you can choose your native language to get started with it. It is a great app for finding friends and communicating with your relatives.

• WeChat

It is a popular app in China, which is widely used to interact with your Chinese friends and family through messages and voice calls.

International Roaming Packs for Chinese phone number

Many international roaming packs allow you to communicate with people staying in China. For instance, Airtel online recharge provides several such packs, which are priced at Rs. 3,997, Rs. 5,998, Rs. 649, and so forth, that let you phone China.

To sum up, calling China has become easier through different apps and roaming packages. So, get started with them today and interact with your friends, family, and colleagues staying in China. Hurry!