This is the telephone area code for Suzhou, a historic city in Jiangsu Province renowned for its classical gardens, canals, and as a major hub in the Yangtze River Delta economic zone.
How to Call Suzhou from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (512 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Suzhou from France
00 86 512 6522 8888
Where:
00 = France (and EU) exit code
86 = China country code
512 = Suzhou area code (0512 without the 0)
6522 8888 = Local Suzhou phone number
Quick Facts
Suzhou Area Code Coverage
The 0512 area code covers all districts of Suzhou, including:
Gusu
Historic core with Humble Administrator's Garden and Pingjiang Road
Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP)
Modern economic zone co-developed with Singapore
Wujiang
Southern district with Taihu Lake shoreline and textile industry
Xiangcheng
Northern district with high-speed rail hub and tech parks
Wuzhong
Western area with Dongshan and Xishan peninsulas on Taihu Lake
Kunshan
County-level city near Shanghai, part of Greater Suzhou
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Suzhou from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
Canada
011
South Korea
001