China phone numbers

Updated 2026-10-22 · By the Smart Messaging team (Smart Messaging Inc.)

A real Chinese mobile number lets you call, text and verify accounts as if you were in China — from anywhere in the world. Every +86 number from Smart Messaging comes with unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes a month, and it stays yours for as long as you want it.

Country code: +86
Number length: 11 digits (mobile), 10 digits (local)
Main city: Shanghai
Capital: Beijing
Language: Chinese
Currency: CNY (¥) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local
In stock now: 40 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available China numbers right now

40 China numbers in stock as of 2026-11-02. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+86 XX 1299 27XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 1793 04XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 1712 85XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 1170 64XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 1513 37XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 5066 58XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 9729 27XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 9729 01XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX 1359 49XX	Local	Beijing
+86 XX6 920 53XX	Local	Dongying

Why get a China (+86) number

East Asian markets move quickly and customers expect immediate, local contact options before they commit.

With a +86 number you can serve Chinese customers, suppliers and partners without opening an office in Shanghai, and without asking anyone to pay for an international call.

Because it's a real number on the China telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every China number

Unlimited inbound texts to your China number
500 outbound SMS per month included
1,000 outbound calling minutes per month included
Inbound calls without limits
Per-number SIP credentials
Call forwarding in one click
Browser-based dialer
7-day replacement guarantee
Auto-renewal — the number stays yours

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Your China number receives the one-time codes and verification calls sent by WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail and thousands of other services, so you can register or recover a China account from anywhere.

And you're covered: if an app you need doesn't accept your number, our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free — or you get a full refund if it hasn't been used.

Looking for a China virtual number?

Most people searching for a China virtual number want a +86 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to China. Smart Messaging gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the China numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

China number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	20
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	20

China numbers available right now

Right now there are 40 China numbers ready to assign — 20 mobile, 20 local. Local numbers carry a Shanghai identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.

A few of today's numbers: +86 XX1 4824 47XX (mobile); +86 XX 1299 27XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

China phone number format

China uses the country code +86. In international (E.164) format a China number is +86 followed by 10–11 digits — for example +86 XX1 4824 47XX.

Callers inside China use the national format; everyone else dials +86 first. However they reach you, calls and SMS land in your dashboard, on your SIP device or on the phone you forward to.

Calling China and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 86 and the 10–11-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 86 and the number. From any mobile phone, +86 works everywhere.

Your 1,000 monthly outgoing minutes can be used to call China or other destinations, with your +86 number displayed as caller ID.

How to get a China number

Choose a +86 number from the live list above.
Sign up with your email and top up your wallet in stablecoins.
Start receiving SMS and calls as soon as the number is active — usually within minutes.

Who uses China numbers

Businesses entering the China market
Freelancers and agencies with Chinese clients
Expats and travellers keeping a China number while abroad
App sign-ups and account verification
E-commerce and marketplace sellers
Support and sales teams running a call center

Paying from China or anywhere else

No Chinese bank card needed: fund your wallet with USDT or USDC from any exchange or wallet, and each renewal is taken from your balance automatically.

7-day replacement guarantee

If a +86 number doesn't suit an app you need, you don't lose a cent — within 7 days, our replacement guarantee gives you a new China number instantly, straight from your dashboard.

Prefer a refund instead? As long as the number is still unused (no calls, no SMS), one click within 7 days returns the full amount to your wallet.

China phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real China phone number?

Yes — a genuine China number with the +86 country code. It rings and receives texts like any other Chinese line.

Can I use a China number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes. Enter your +86 number in the app and read the code in your dashboard. And with our 7-day replacement guarantee, if an app won't accept it you get a new number free.

How much does a China phone number cost?

China numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a China number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I need to live in China to get a +86 number?

No. You can order a China number online with just an email address and use it from any country.

How long can I keep my China number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for China?

The international dialing code for China is +86, followed by a 10–11-digit national number. From the US dial 011 86; from most other countries 00 86.

How many China numbers are available?

40 right now (20 mobile, 20 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in China?

Right now: mobile, local. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a China number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.