This is the telephone area code for Chaozhou, a famous historical and cultural city in eastern Guangdong and the ancestral home of many overseas Chinese.
How to Call Chaozhou from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (768 - omit the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Chaozhou from Australia
0011 86 768 XXXX XXXX
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
86 = China country code
768 = Chaozhou area code
XXXX XXXX = Local Chaozhou phone number
Quick Facts
Chaozhou Area Code Coverage
The 768 area code covers the urban center and the surrounding historic counties of the Chaozhou prefecture:
Xiangqiao District
The historical heart of the city, home to the Guangji Bridge and Ancient City Wall.
Chao'an District
A major industrial district known for stainless steel and ceramic production.
Raoping County
Coastal region famous for its seafood and the unique circular Tulou buildings.
Fengxi District
Known as the "Ceramic Capital of China," specialized in high-end porcelain.
Fenghuang Mountain
The high-altitude origin of the famous Dancong Oolong tea.
Guangji Gateway
The cultural commercial zone surrounding the city's ancient gates.
Major Guangdong Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
International prefixes for reaching Chaozhou from abroad:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Singapore
001
Malaysia
00
Thailand
001
Canada
011