How to Call China from Germany
Learn how to call from Germany 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 Germany
The cheapest way to call China from Germany 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 Germany 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: 🇩🇪 Germany to 🇨🇳 China
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Germany.
- 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 Germany to China
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Germany 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
🇩🇪 Germany Carrier Rates to 🇨🇳 China
- Deutsche Telekom$0.30-1.50
- Vodafone Germany$0.20-1.20
- O2 Germany$0.10-0.90
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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 🇩🇪 Germany
- • Ensure your mobile or fixed line plan includes international calling; many basic tariffs block IDD by default
- • Dial 00 or use + on mobiles, then country code, area or mobile code, and subscriber number
- • Some providers require enabling international or premium destinations via customer portal or support
- • Prepaid SIMs may need sufficient balance and sometimes an initial ID check before IDD is allowed
- • For cheaper IDD from landlines, optional carrier selection prefixes (010xx) can be used before 00
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇨🇳 China
- Call cannot be completed as dialed or fast busy tone when calling abroad - Check you used 00 or +, removed the foreign trunk 0, and that international calling is enabled on your line
- Announcement that the number is not reachable or blocked - Verify the destination number format and that your plan allows calls to that country or range
- High unexpected charges on bill after international calls - Review your tariff, consider adding an international option, or use VOIP or 010xx discount providers
FAQs: Calling 🇨🇳 China from 🇩🇪 Germany
How do I call from Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany, dial 00 86 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Germany?
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 or Wi Fi or VOIP when I am abroad with a German SIM?
Within the EU roaming often costs the same as at home; outside the EU, VOIP over Wi Fi or local SIMs are usually cheaper than roaming.
How expensive are international calls from Germany?
Rates vary by provider and destination; without options they can exceed 0.50 USD per minute, so check your tariff or add an international pack.