This is the telephone area code for Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province and a major hub in South China.
How to Call Guangzhou from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (20 - drop the leading 0 if calling via operator)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Guangzhou from United Kingdom
00 86 20 8123 4567
Where:
00 = UK exit code
86 = China country code
20 = Guangzhou area code
8123 4567 = Local Guangzhou phone number
Quick Facts
Guangzhou Area Code Coverage
The 20 area code covers the entire Guangzhou prefecture-level city area:
Yuexiu & Liwan
Old City Centre, Shangxiajiu, Chen Clan Academy area
Tianhe District
Zhujiang New Town, CBD, Guangzhou Opera House
Haizhu District
Canton Tower area, Pazhou Exhibition Center
Baiyun & Huadu
Baiyun International Airport, Northern Guangzhou
Panyu District
Guangzhou South Railway Station, Chimelong Resort
Nansha & Huangpu
Nansha Port, Science City, Eastern Development Zones
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Guangzhou from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
United Kingdom
00
Canada
011