This is the telephone area code for Changsha, a major historical and commercial center known as the "Star City" of Central China.
How to Call Changsha from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (731)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Changsha from United Kingdom
00 86 731 8440 0000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
86 = China country code
731 = Changsha area code
8440 0000 = Local Changsha phone number
Quick Facts
Changsha Area Code Coverage
The 731 area code covers the urban districts and nearby cities of the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan cluster:
Furong & Kaifu
Wuyi Square, Provincial Museum, Financial districts
Yuelu District
Yuelu Academy, Orange Isle, Universities, Tech Zones
Tianxin District
Old City area, Helong Stadium, Government offices
Yuhua District
Changsha South Railway Station, commercial logistics
Changsha County
Huanghua International Airport, Sany Heavy Industry
Extended Area
Also serves Zhuzhou and Xiangtan (unified area code zone)
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Changsha from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
United Kingdom
00
Canada
011