This is the telephone area code for Jinan, the capital of Shandong province, famous worldwide for its numerous artesian springs and cultural heritage.
How to Call Jinan from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (531)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Jinan from United States
011 86 531 8123 4567
Where:
011 = US exit code
86 = China country code
531 = Jinan area code
8123 4567 = Local Jinan phone number
Quick Facts
Jinan Area Code Coverage
The 531 area code covers the urban districts and suburban areas of the Jinan Municipality:
Lixia District
Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Provincial Government, CBD
Shizhong District
Traditional commercial center, historical residential areas
Huaiyin & Tianqiao
Jinan West Railway Station, logistics hubs, North City area
Licheng District
High-tech Zone, Yaoqiang Airport, Shandong University campuses
Laiwu & Gangcheng
Steel industry hub (integrated into Jinan code 531 since 2019)
Suburban Districts
Changqing, Jiyang, Zhangqiu, and Jiyang districts
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Jinan from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
United Kingdom
00
South Korea
001