Chinese expats, students, and business professionals abroad need reliable, affordable calls to stay connected with family and business contacts in Beijing, Shanghai, and across China.
How Much Can You Save on Calls to China?
| Provider | Rate/min | 30-min call |
|---|---|---|
| PhoneTheWorld | 48¢ | $14.40 |
| AT&T (no plan) | $9.60 | $288.00 |
| Verizon (no plan) | $9.60 | $288.00 |
| Calling card (avg) | ~$1.44/min | ~$43.20 |
Save up to 95% compared to traditional carriers. No connection fees, no subscriptions.
Why Choose PhoneTheWorld for China Calls?
Stop overpaying for international calls. Our modern technology cuts out the middlemen.
Save Up to 95%
Pay just 48¢/min instead of $0.50+/min with traditional carriers.
Crystal Clear HD Quality
WebRTC technology delivers better sound quality than regular phone calls.
No App Required
Make calls directly from your browser. Works on any device with a microphone.
Secure & Private
End-to-end encrypted calls. Your conversations stay private.
Credits Never Expire
Buy once, use anytime. No monthly fees or subscriptions.
Call Any Number
Reach any mobile or landline in China. No restrictions.
Calling China? Here's What You Need to Know
Stay connected with family, friends, and business contacts in Chinawithout breaking the bank. PhoneTheWorld offers the most affordable international calling rates to China.
Call Rates to China
Rates current as of June 25, 2026
Popular Cities in China
Start Calling China in 3 Simple Steps
Create Free Account
Sign up in seconds with just your email. No credit card required.
Add Credits
Purchase credits starting from just $5. Credits never expire.
Call China
Enter any China phone number and click call. It's that simple.
How to Dial China
From the US/Canada: 011. From Europe/UK: 00. From a mobile: press and hold 0 for +.
86
Drop any leading zero from the local number when calling internationally.
With PhoneTheWorld, simply enter the full number including +86 and click call. No access codes needed — we handle everything.
About Calling China
Popular Routes to China
Frequently Asked Questions about Calling China
How much does it cost to call China?
Calls to China start from just 48¢ per minute with PhoneTheWorld. Landline rates from 48¢/min, mobile rates from 50¢/min. You only pay for what you use — no subscriptions or hidden fees.
How do I dial China from abroad?
To call China, dial your country's international access code (011 from the US/Canada, 00 from Europe), then 86 (the country code for China), followed by the local number. For example: 86 13X XXXX XXXX. With PhoneTheWorld, just enter the full number including +86 and click call — no access codes needed.
Can I call China from my browser?
Yes! PhoneTheWorld works entirely in your browser. No app download or installation required. Just sign up, add credits, and start calling China from any device with a microphone.
Do credits expire?
No, your PhoneTheWorld credits never expire. Buy once and use them whenever you need to call China or any of our 195+ supported destinations.
What's the cheapest way to call China?
PhoneTheWorld at 48¢/min is one of the cheapest ways to call China. Traditional carriers like AT&T and Verizon charge $9.60/min or more for the same call — that's 95% more expensive. WhatsApp is free but only works if both sides have the app and a data connection.
What's the call quality like to China?
We use WebRTC technology for crystal-clear HD voice quality. Calls to China are routed through premium carriers for the best possible connection. Quality is typically better than a regular phone call.
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