This is the telephone area code for Shanghai, a direct-administered municipality in eastern China.
How to Call Shanghai from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (21 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Shanghai from the United States
011 86 21 1234 5678
Where:
011 = USA exit code
86 = China country code
21 = Shanghai area code (021 without the 0)
1234 5678 = Local Shanghai phone number
Quick Facts
Shanghai Area Code Coverage
The 021 area code covers all districts of Shanghai, including:
Huangpu
The Bund, People's Square, Nanjing Road
Pudong
Lujiazui, Shanghai Tower, Century Park
Xuhui
Xujiahui, Longhua Temple, Shanghai Normal University
Jing'an
Nanjing West Road, Jing'an Temple, West Nanjing Road
Putuo
Zhenguang Temple, Changfeng Park
Yangpu
Fudan University, Tongji University, Wujiaochang
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Shanghai from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
Canada
011
South Korea
001