China Phone Number Format Guide
Quick Overview
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits long, always start with 1, and use the country code +86. Different number ranges are assigned to specific carriers like China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom.
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Components
- Country Code: +86
- Mobile Number: 11 digits
- First Digit: 1
Format Examples
+86 138-1234-5678- Standard format+86 139 1234 5678- Alternative format13812345678- Local format138 1234 5678- Alternative local format
Carrier Information
Major Carrier Prefixes
- China Mobile: 134-139, 150-153, 157-159, 182-184, 187-188, 198
- China Unicom: 130-132, 155-156, 185-186, 145, 176
- China Telecom: 133, 149, 153, 177, 180-181, 189, 199
Important Notes
Key Rules
- All mobile numbers are 11 digits long
- Always starts with number 1
- Second digit indicates carrier
- Country code (+86) is optional for local calls
Common Mistakes
- Using less than 11 digits
- Starting with numbers other than 1
- Using invalid carrier prefixes
- Forgetting + before country code