What is the country code for China?

China's country code is +86. When calling from Ghana, dial 00 86 (or +86 on a mobile phone) before the Chinese phone number.

What is Ghana's exit code for international calls?

Ghana's international exit code is 00. On a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead of dialing 00.

How do I call a Chinese mobile number from Ghana?

Dial 00 86 (or +86) followed by the full 11-digit Chinese mobile number. Chinese mobile numbers always start with 1 (e.g. 138, 159, 186). No area code is needed for mobile calls.

How do I call a Chinese landline from Ghana?

Dial 00 86 (or +86), then the city area code (without the leading 0), then the local number. For example, to call a Beijing landline: 00 86 10 XXXX XXXX. Major area codes include Beijing (10), Shanghai (21), and Guangzhou (20).

How much does it cost to call China from Ghana with Sayfone?

Sayfone offers calls to China at $0.08 per minute. You can call directly from your browser — no app download or SIM card needed.

What is the time difference between Ghana and China?

China is 8 hours ahead of Ghana. Ghana uses GMT (UTC+0) with no daylight saving, and China uses CST (UTC+8) across the entire country. When it's 8:00 AM in Accra, it's 4:00 PM in Beijing.

Can I call Hong Kong using China's +86 code?

No. Hong Kong uses a separate country code: +852. Macau uses +853. These are not part of mainland China's +86 numbering plan.

Why isn't my call to China connecting?

The most common causes are: forgetting the exit code (00 or +), leaving a leading 0 in the area code, or dialing an incorrect number of digits. Chinese mobile numbers should be exactly 11 digits after +86. Landline numbers vary by city but are typically 10–12 digits total including the area code.

When is the best time to call China from Ghana for business?

Chinese business hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST, which corresponds to 1:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT in Ghana. The most practical overlap is 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Ghana time (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in China), when you can catch contacts before their workday ends.

Quick Answer

How to Call China from Ghana

To call China from Ghana, dial 00 + 86 + the local phone number. For mobile numbers, dial 00 86 followed by the 11-digit mobile number. For landlines, dial 00 86 + area code + local number. On a mobile phone, you can use +86 instead of 00 86.

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Steps at a glance

Dial 00 (Ghana's international exit code) or use + on your mobile
Dial 86 (China's country code)
Dial the area code (for landlines) or the full 11-digit mobile number
Press call — or use Sayfone from your browser for just $0.08/min

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in China — Wikipedia
Country code and number format reference
2
Ghana exit code — International Calling Codes
Ghana international dialing exit code confirmation

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Calling China from Ghana

Follow these steps to connect with any phone number in China — whether it's a mobile in Shenzhen, a landline in Shanghai, or a factory office in Yiwu.

1
Dial Ghana's exit code
Start by dialing 00, which is Ghana's international direct dialing (IDD) exit code. If you're calling from a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 or simply type the + symbol instead.
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00 or +
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2
Dial China's country code
After the exit code, dial 86 — China's country code. This routes your call from Ghana's network to China's telephone system.
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00 86 or +86
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3
Dial the area code (landlines only)
For landline numbers, add the city area code after 86. Chinese area codes are 2–4 digits. Drop any leading 0 that appears in the domestic format. Major codes include: Beijing (10), Shanghai (21), Guangzhou (20), Shenzhen (755), and Chengdu (28).
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00 86 20 XXXX XXXX (Guangzhou landline)
```
4
Dial the local number
For landlines, dial the 7- or 8-digit local subscriber number after the area code. For mobile numbers, skip the area code and dial the full 11-digit mobile number directly after 86. Chinese mobile numbers always start with 1 (e.g. 13x, 15x, 18x).
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00 86 138 XXXX XXXX (mobile) or 00 86 10 XXXX XXXX (Beijing landline)
```
Press call — or use Sayfone
Press the call button on your phone. Alternatively, open Sayfone in your browser to call China at $0.08/min — no SIM swap or app install required.

Dialing format reference

+86

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +86.

Mobile

+86 1XX XXXX XXXX (11 digits, no area code)

Landline

+86 [area code] [local number] (area code 2–4 digits + 7–8 digit number)

+86 138 0000 0000 (mobile)
+86 10 8888 8888 (Beijing landline)
+86 21 6666 6666 (Shanghai landline)
+86 20 8888 8888 (Guangzhou landline)
+86 755 888 8888 (Shenzhen landline)

Major city area codes

Beijing10

Shanghai21

Guangzhou20

Shenzhen755

Chengdu28

Tianjin22

Hangzhou571

Wuhan27

Sources

1
Beijing.gov.cn — How to make international calls
Official Chinese government guide for international call formats
2
Telephone numbers in China — Wikipedia
Mobile and landline format details
3
Ghana exit code reference — NationsGeo
Confirms Ghana exit code is 00

DIALING RULES

Important Dialing Rules for Ghana → China Calls

Avoid failed calls by understanding these key formatting rules when dialing China from Ghana.

Drop the leading 0 from Chinese area codes

Chinese area codes are written domestically with a leading 0 (e.g. 010 for Beijing, 020 for Guangzhou). When dialing internationally from Ghana, drop this 0. Dial 00 86 10 for Beijing, not 00 86 010.

Mobile numbers don't need an area code

Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits and always start with 1 (prefix ranges 13x through 19x). When calling from Ghana, dial 00 86 followed by the full 11-digit mobile number directly — no area code is needed.

Hong Kong and Macau use different codes

Hong Kong (+852) and Macau (+853) are not part of mainland China's +86 numbering plan. If your contact is in Hong Kong or Macau, use the appropriate country code instead of 86.

Use + on mobile phones instead of 00

On most mobile phones in Ghana, you can substitute the 00 exit code with the + symbol. Press and hold the 0 key or use your phone's + shortcut. Both +86 and 00 86 will connect your call to China.

Save contacts in international format

Store Chinese contacts as +86 followed by the full number (e.g. +86 138 0000 0000 for mobile or +86 20 8888 8888 for Guangzhou landline). This ensures the number works whether you're in Ghana or travelling.

TIMING & TIPS

Best Times to Call China from Ghana

China is 8 hours ahead of Ghana (GMT vs GMT+8). Plan your calls around overlapping business and personal hours for the best connection.

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Ghana operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC+0) year-round with no daylight saving. China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+8 across the entire country. The 8-hour gap means mornings in Ghana overlap with evenings in China — ideal for personal calls — while Ghana afternoons line up with China's next business morning.

Time & windows

Business Calls

1:00 AM – 9:00 AM GMT (Ghana)

Corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (China business hours)

Evening Personal Calls

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT (Ghana)

Corresponds to 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST (China evening, good for personal calls)

Early Morning Overlap

5:00 AM – 7:00 AM GMT (Ghana)

Corresponds to 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST (China lunch/afternoon)

🇬🇭China business hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST1:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Ghana

🇬🇭Ghana business hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT4:00 PM – 1:00 AM next day in China

🇬🇭Best overlap for business

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM GMT4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST — catch Chinese contacts before end of their workday

🇬🇭Best for personal calls

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMT7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST — relaxed evening window in China

Calling tips

If you coordinate with Chinese suppliers or factories, aim for their morning (your early hours) when factory floors are active and managers are available.
WeChat is widely used in China for business communication — consider following up voice calls with WeChat messages for written confirmation.
China uses a single time zone (UTC+8) nationwide, so the 8-hour offset from Ghana applies everywhere from Urumqi to Shanghai.
Ghanaian traders attending Canton Fair or Yiwu trade shows should save supplier numbers in +86 format before travelling for seamless calling.
Sayfone works from any browser — useful if your Ghanaian mobile plan charges high international rates.

Business etiquette

Address Chinese business contacts by their surname plus title (e.g. Manager Li, Director Wang) until invited to use first names.
Punctuality is valued in Chinese business culture — call at the agreed time.
Avoid calling during Chinese public holidays (e.g. Chinese New Year, National Day week in October) unless previously arranged.
Keep initial calls brief and purposeful; detailed negotiations are often continued via messaging apps or follow-up calls.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling China from Ghana

If your call isn't connecting, these are the most common causes and fixes for the Ghana–China calling corridor.

Call not connecting at all

Check that you dialed the exit code (00 or +), followed by 86, then the correct number. A missing exit code or extra 0 in the area code is the most common cause of failed connections.

Number not valid / wrong number recording

Chinese landline area codes vary in length (2–4 digits). Confirm the area code for the city you're calling. For mobile numbers, make sure the number is exactly 11 digits starting with 1. If you hear a Chinese-language error message, the number format is likely incorrect.

High per-minute rates from your Ghana carrier

International calls from Ghanaian mobile networks (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo) to China can be expensive. Using Sayfone via your browser at $0.08/min avoids high carrier surcharges and requires only an internet connection.

Call quality or dropouts

If you experience poor audio or dropped calls, check your internet connection if using a browser-based service, or try calling from a location with stronger cellular signal. VoIP services like Sayfone depend on a stable data connection for clear call quality.

Calling Hong Kong or Macau by mistake

If your contact is in Hong Kong (country code +852) or Macau (+853), do not use +86. These special administrative regions have their own separate dialing codes.

Sources

1
Wise — Common reasons international calls fail
General troubleshooting for international calls to China

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