How to Call China from France
Learn how to call from France to China with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.30/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call China from France
The cheapest way to call China from France is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.30 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from France to China
To make a call, dial the exit code (00), followed by the country code (86), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.30 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇫🇷 France to 🇨🇳 China
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from France.
- 2
Dial China's country code: 86
The country code for China is +86.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 138 0013 8000
- Landline: 10 6552 8888
Cheap Calls from France to China
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from France to China starting at $0.30/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.30/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇫🇷 France Carrier Rates to 🇨🇳 China
- Orange France$0.10-1.50
- SFR$0.15-1.80
- Bouygues Telecom$0.10-1.60
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Best Time to Call 🇨🇳 China
Recommended Calling Hours
- • Avoid calling consumers before 09:00 or after 21:00 China Standard Time for non urgent matters
- • Business contacts are best reached Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00 local time, excluding major public holidays
Calling Etiquette in China
- • Open with a polite greeting and confirm you are calling China Standard Time; use titles plus family name (for example, Mr. Wang)
- • For business, state your name, organization, and purpose quickly and clearly
- • Scheduling calls in advance by email or messaging (often WeChat) is appreciated for professional discussions
- • Keep the tone formal at the start; you can adjust based on how the other party responds
Reaching 🇨🇳 China via Apps
- • WeChat is the dominant app for voice and video calls and is widely used for both personal and business communication
- • WhatsApp, Telegram and some other foreign apps may be unreachable without VPN, so do not rely on them for Chinese recipients
- • Corporate tools like Zoom, Teams or Webex are used in business contexts but may require local guidance for access
International Calling Requirements in 🇫🇷 France
- • Ensure your mobile plan includes international calling; many French bundles exclude non-EU destinations by default
- • For prepaid SIMs, verify sufficient credit and that international calls (appel international) are enabled in your account
- • Some operators block high cost destinations by default; enable specific zones via customer service or online account
- • When dialing abroad, use 00 or +, then country code, then number without the local trunk 0
- • Business lines may have international barring; request admin or PBX manager to lift IDD restrictions if needed
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇨🇳 China
- The number you have dialed cannot be reached - Remove any leading 0 after the country code, verify the full international format, and check that the destination is not blocked by your plan
- International calls are barred on your line - Contact your operator or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD option, then retry
- Call failed or no network when abroad - Enable roaming on your phone and account, select a partner network manually, or use Wi Fi calling or VOIP apps
FAQs: Calling 🇨🇳 China from 🇫🇷 France
How do I call from France to China?
Dial 00 (exit code) + 86 (China country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from France to China?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.30/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for China?
The country code for China is +86. When calling from France, dial 00 86 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from France?
Dial 00 or +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading 0, then the local number.
Should I use roaming voice or Wi Fi and VOIP when I travel from France?
Within the EU, roaming voice is usually affordable; outside the EU, Wi Fi and VOIP apps are often cheaper than standard roaming minutes.
How expensive are international calls from France?
EU calls are often included or capped, but calls to non EU countries can range from about 0.10 to over 1.50 USD per minute depending on destination and plan.