How to call China from the USA

2025-07-02
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How to call China from the USA

Need to call someone in China from the US? It’s easy when you know the right steps – and there are free and low-cost ways to do it too. All you need is the US exit code, China’s country code, and the local number. Here’s the format: 011 (US exit code) + 86 (China’s country code) + area code + local number.

Depending on how you call, there are a few different options:

 

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1. Free ways to call China

If both you and the person in China have internet access, using a free calling app is the easiest choice:

  • WhatsApp
  • WeChat (especially popular in China)
  • Skype
  • Google Voice

These apps let you make voice or video calls for free over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

2. Cheap ways to call China

If you need to call a landline or mobile directly, try:

  • International calling plans from your mobile provider (check their China rates)
  • Prepaid calling cards
  • VoIP services like Skype or Rebtel, which offer cheap per-minute rates

Tip: Some VoIP apps even offer your first few minutes free.

3. Calling from China

Calling from China to the US? You’ll need:

  • 00 (China’s exit code) + 1 (US country code) + area code + local number

Again, WeChat and Skype are popular if you want to avoid high mobile rates.

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If you’ve got friends or family in China, you might want to send more than just a phone call. Services like Paysend make it fast and secure to transfer money directly to a Chinese bank card or account – often in minutes* with low fees and great exchange rates.

*We will send your money in real-time but it can take up to three days depending on the bank account used.

 

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