This is the telephone area code for Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province and a leading national hub for science, technology, and higher education in eastern China.
How to Call Hefei from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (551 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Hefei from Mexico
00 86 551 6366 8000
Where:
00 = Mexico exit code
86 = China country code
551 = Hefei area code (0551 without the 0)
6366 8000 = Local Hefei phone number
Quick Facts
Hefei Area Code Coverage
The 0551 area code covers all districts of Hefei, including:
Baohe
Southern district with Hefei University of Technology and Baohe Park
Shushan
Western core area, home to University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Luyang
Northern administrative center with government offices and Hefei Railway Station
Yaohai
Eastern industrial and residential zone with commercial developments
Xinzheng
Western high-tech zone and part of Hefei National High-Tech Industry Development Area
Feixi
Southwest county-level area with growing urban integration
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Hefei from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
Canada
011
South Korea
001