China virtual phone numbers — buy a Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen DID
Get a real Chinese virtual phone number — Beijing 010, Shanghai 021, Guangzhou 020, Shenzhen 0755, plus 400 business numbers and 800 toll-free. China's MIIT regulator requires very strict KYC. From $8.00/month, activation in 5-15 business days.
What is a China virtual phone number?
A Chinese virtual phone number is a real China DID delivered over SIP. China uses 2-4 digit area codes (with trunk prefix 0) — Beijing 010, Shanghai 021, Guangzhou 020, Shenzhen 0755. Internationally these are dialed as +86 followed by the area code without the leading 0. China is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT, formerly MII).
China is one of the most-regulated PSTN markets globally. MIIT requires comprehensive KYC plus an ICP-style business filing for the responsible party. Foreign companies typically need a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) or a local Chinese entity to hold numbers in their own name. DIDHub coordinates the paperwork; activation typically takes 5-15 business days.
Common reasons businesses get a China virtual phone number:
- China market entry — Tier 1 city Caller IDs (010 Beijing, 021 Shanghai, 0755 Shenzhen) are essential for B2B credibility.
- Tech and manufacturing presence — Shenzhen (0755) is the global tech-manufacturing capital; a 0755 number signals supply-chain credibility.
- Financial services — Shanghai (021) and Beijing (010) are the standard Chinese financial Caller IDs.
- 400 business numbers — non-geographic single-number presence across China; common for customer service.
- Cross-border export operations — pair Chinese numbers with US, EU, and Hong Kong DIDs.
China number types
China uses 2-4 digit area codes (with trunk prefix 0) plus 400 business numbers and 800 toll-free. Internationally these are dialed as +86 followed by the area code without the 0.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
010, 021, 020, 0755 … | Geographic | Tied to a Chinese city (subject to MIIT allocation). | Standard local rate | $8.00/mo |
400 | National service number | Non-geographic, caller pays normal long-distance rate. | Caller-shares | $12.00/mo + usage |
800 | Toll-free (landline only) | Free for Chinese landline callers; not reachable from mobile. | Free | $30.00/mo + usage |
China cities and area codes
DIDHub stocks Chinese numbers in major Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities (national format with trunk prefix shown):
China virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number. $0 setup once MIIT paperwork is approved.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic (Tier 1) | +86 10 XXXX XXXX (Beijing) | from $8.00/mo | $0 | $0.045 |
| 400 business | +86 400 XXX XXXX | from $12.00/mo | $0 | $0.045 |
| Toll-free 800 | +86 800 XXX XXXX | from $30.00/mo | $0 | $0.18 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any Chinese number with outbound termination — calls show your Chinese Caller ID. Outbound from $0.045/min to landline, $0.10/min to mobile. Inventory and outbound is subject to MIIT-approved use cases only.
Compatible with any VoIP system, AI voice platform, or browser
Numbers from DIDHub are delivered over standard SIP and work with every major business phone system, AI voice platform, and softphone — no proprietary gateway, no special hardware, no licensing.
China number activation and regulation
China's regulator MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) is one of the strictest globally. All Chinese number allocations require KYC plus an ICP-style filing. Foreign companies typically need a WFOE or local Chinese entity. DIDHub coordinates compliance; activation takes 5-15 business days. Outbound calls and SMS to Chinese destinations are subject to MIIT-approved use cases.
Port your existing China number to DIDHub
Existing Chinese number? Porting in China is rare and requires extensive carrier paperwork.
- Geographic numbers: typically 6-12 weeks (carrier-dependent)
- 400 numbers: 4-8 weeks
- Required documents: Chinese business license + LOA + ICP filing + carrier-specific forms
- Cost: $80 port-in fee per number; carrier fees may apply
China virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need a Chinese entity to buy a Chinese virtual phone number?
Generally yes for production use. Foreign companies typically need a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) or a local Chinese subsidiary as the licensed holder of the number. DIDHub can connect you with compliance partners if needed.
How much does a Chinese virtual phone number cost?
Tier 1 geographic Chinese numbers from $8.00/month. 400 business numbers from $12.00/month. Toll-free 800 from $30.00/month plus per-minute. $0 setup once MIIT paperwork is approved.
What's a 400 number and how is it different from 800?
400 numbers are non-geographic Chinese business numbers — the caller pays the normal long-distance rate (no premium); they're reachable from both landline and mobile across all of China. 800 is true toll-free but reachable only from Chinese landlines (mobile callers can't reach 800). Most Chinese B2C uses 400.
Can I use a Chinese virtual number with Microsoft Teams?
Yes — via Teams Direct Routing through DIDHub's managed SBC. Microsoft Calling Plans does not cover China, so Direct Routing through DIDHub is the standard path for Teams in mainland China.
Can I send SMS to Chinese numbers?
SMS in China is heavily regulated. Inbound SMS works on most numbers; commercial outbound SMS requires content pre-approval and is restricted to MIIT-licensed templates. DIDHub manages compliance for legitimate use cases.
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Live China inventory. From $8.00/month. Activation in 5-15 business days after KYC.