This is the telephone area code for Urumqi, the major hub of the Silk Road and the most inland major city in the world.
How to Call Urumqi from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 86 (China country code)
- Dial the area code (991)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Urumqi from United Kingdom
00 86 991 233 0000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
86 = China country code
991 = Urumqi area code
233 0000 = Local Urumqi phone number
Quick Facts
Urumqi Area Code Coverage
The 991 area code covers the urban heart and developing districts of the Urumqi municipality:
Tianshan District
International Grand Bazaar, People's Square, government offices
Saybagh District
Urumqi Railway Station, commercial centers, residential hubs
Xinshi District
Diwopu International Airport, High-tech Industrial Development Zone
Shuimogou District
Hot Springs, scenic areas, and new residential developments
Toutunhe District
Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone
Miquan-Midong
Northern industrial suburbs and agricultural zones
Major China Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling China
When calling Urumqi from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Kazakhstan
8-10
European Union
00
Japan
010
United Kingdom
00
Pakistan
00