Call China from France
Affordable calls from France to China. No app needed.
Mobile
$2.38
per minute
Landline
$2.38
per minute
Same rate whether you call from France or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call China from France
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to China.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 00 + 86 + local number from your France phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call China
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +86, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Beijing
+86-10
Shanghai
+86-21
Guangzhou
+86-20
Shenzhen
+86-755
Chengdu
+86-28
Common Issues When Calling China
Dialing CodeChinese mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits beginning with 1 (e.g. 1XX-XXXX-XXXX). Dial +86 followed by all 11 digits. Do not drop any leading digit — there is no trunk prefix to remove.
RoutingLandlines require the city area code
Landlines require the city area code
Chinese landline numbers need the city area code: Beijing (10), Shanghai (21), Guangzhou (20), Shenzhen (755). Dial +86 + area code + local number. Area codes are 2-4 digits.
BlockedVoIP services may be restricted or degraded
VoIP services may be restricted or degraded
China's Great Firewall can interfere with VoIP services. Standard international calls route through traditional phone networks and are more reliable than internet-based alternatives.
Calling China from France
Time difference
China is 7 hours ahead of France
Best time to call
Morning France (9-11 AM CET) = afternoon China (4-6 PM CST)
Popular cities called
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu
Peak calling seasons
Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival
Calling tips
Chinese students and professionals form a growing community in France. Chinese New Year is widely celebrated.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call China from France?
With Callana, calls from France to China cost $2.38/min to mobile phones and $2.38/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call China from France?
Morning France (9-11 AM CET) = afternoon China (4-6 PM CST). China is 7 hours ahead of France. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call China from France?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the China number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in France, dial 00 + 86 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call China?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling China from France immediately.
What is the best way to call China from France?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from France, dial 00 then +86 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to China not connecting?
Common issues when calling China include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.