Telhey Call the US from China.
Call a US mobile or landline from your browser. Choose United States (+1), enter the number and use the keypad below. No app download. No monthly plan.
From US$0.02/minute. Pay as you go, no subscription. Up to 1 minute.
How to dial a US number from China
Keep the area code. US mobiles and landlines both have a 10-digit number after country code +1. Fictional example for the format only. Use your own number; don’t call this example.
| Calling from | Enter this format | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese landline | 00 + 1 + [area code] + [local number]00 1 202 555 0146 | Your line must have international calling enabled. |
| Mobile phone | +1 + [the 10-digit US number]+1 202 555 0146 | Use your phone’s normal dialer. Carrier or roaming charges depend on your plan. |
| TelHey browser dialer | Select United States (+1), then enter 10 digits202 555 0146 | The country selector supplies +1. Use the keypad on this page. |
How much does it cost to call the US from China?
With a carrier or hotel phone, the price depends on the plan and international-call charges. Ask for the US rate before dialing. With TelHey, check the rate for the actual number you want to call.
Prepaid, without a monthly plan
Personal top-ups start at US$5. That funds your wallet; it is not the price of one call.
Paid time rounds up to whole minutes
One minute and one second of paid call time is billed as two minutes.
Connected hold time counts
Once the automated system answers, its menus and hold time are connected time.
Check your US number’s rate
No sign-in needed to check. All prices are in USD.
Choose a calling method
Ways to call the US from China
Calling a regular US phone number is different from an app-to-app conversation. Choose the method that matches who you need to reach.
| Method | Dials a phone number | Recipient needs an app | Best fit & checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TelHey browser calling | Yes | No | Calling a regular US mobile or landline over the internet. No app needed by the recipient. Your network must allow browser calling. Check the number’s rate before you dial. |
| Your mobile carrier or a landline | Yes | No | Calling through an existing phone service. Confirm international calling is enabled and ask for the US rate. If you are roaming, check roaming charges too. |
| An app-to-app call | No | Yes, the same app | Friends or family who already use the same calling app. Both sides need a compatible app and access to it. An app-to-app call does not dial an ordinary business phone number. |
If your home plan already has Wi-Fi calling, check its China availability and billing rules before relying on it.
The person you need to reach
You have their number.
You still need a way to call.
You’re in China, with someone to reach in the US. But your usual way of calling won’t work, they aren’t on your chat app, or you can’t tell what the call will cost.
It’s frustrating to have a simple conversation held up by the phone setup. Being abroad shouldn’t stop you from handling things back home.
Family who pick up the phone
Catch up on their mobile or landline, without asking them to set up another app.
A business with a phone number
Ask about a booking, talk to customer service, or handle an account question yourself.
A way to make that call
A browser dialer.
A rate you can check.
Finding another calling service is one more thing to deal with. TelHey gives you prepaid calling to regular US numbers, with the price shown before you call.
Regular US phone numbers
Call supported mobiles and landlines. They answer their usual phone, without a TelHey account or app.
The rate before you call
Check your full number’s customer rate in USD, then decide whether to continue.
Prepaid, without a monthly plan
Add credit when needed, rather than keeping a monthly calling subscription.
Your browser and microphone
No TelHey app to install. Sign in with your email and allow microphone access.
Your connection must allow browser calling. TelHey uses a shared outgoing number without callbacks; check a company’s requirements if it needs your own caller ID.
From number to conversation
Make the call in three steps.
Keep the number you need handy. Here’s what happens next.
- Step 1
Choose United States and enter the number
Select +1 and enter the 10-digit number, including its area code. You can change the destination country if you need another route.
- Step 2
Check the rate and get ready
Check your number’s rate. Sign in with your email, allow microphone access, and use your eligible free first-call allowance or add prepaid credit.
- Step 3
Press Call when you’re ready
Confirm the number and rate in the dialer. Keep the tab open during the call and use the keypad if you reach an automated menu.
Connection checks
Calling from China: what if the call won’t go through?
A failed connection leaves the conversation waiting. Check the calling method, number and audio before trying again.
Still stuck? Email contact@telhey.com with the call time and the dialer’s message.
Time difference
When is the best time to call the US from China?
China uses UTC+8 all year. Most US locations change clocks for daylight saving time, so check the city and date before you call.
Calling a business?
China’s evening aligns with the East Coast morning. West Coast mornings can mean staying up past midnight in China.
Calling friends or family?
Morning in China often overlaps with the previous evening in the mainland US. Agree on a time that suits both of you.
| US location | China is ahead by | During US daylight time | During US standard time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern · New York | 12–13 hours | 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Central · Chicago | 13–14 hours | 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Mountain · Denver | 14–15 hours | 11:00 pm | 12:00 am, next day |
| Pacific · Los Angeles | 15–16 hours | 12:00 am, next day | 1:00 am, next day |
These examples cover four mainland US cities. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time, and Alaska has another time zone. Check the specific city and the company’s opening hours, including weekends and holidays.
US toll-free numbers
Can I call a US 1-800 number from China?
“Toll-free” in the US does not mean free or reachable from every calling service in China.
With a Chinese phone service
Check international access and charges with your carrier. The +1 format alone does not guarantee the toll-free number will connect.
With TelHey
Check the full number for a rate. A quote does not prove reachability, and “toll-free” does not mean a free TelHey call.
FAQ
More questions about calling the US from China
Number formats, data-only connections, phone menus and what happens after the call.
What this call can move forward
From trying to call
to having the conversation.
While you’re still looking for a way to call
- The question stays unanswered.
- The booking or account task keeps waiting.
- You spend time trying tools or asking someone else to help make the connection.
Once you’re speaking to the person you need
- Ask your question and hear the answer.
- Agree on the next step with the business.
- Catch up with family, or get back to your day with the call made.
These are the reasons to make the call, not a guaranteed result. Availability depends on your connection, the number and the recipient. TelHey provides the calling tool; the person or company you reach handles the conversation’s outcome.
Your next conversation
Ready to call the US
from China?
Choose United States, enter the number, and confirm the rate before you call. The keypad is ready on this page.
Check my number’s rate first- Regular US mobiles and landlines.
They answer their usual phone, without an app. - Prepaid credit, without a monthly plan.
Confirm the rate and balance before pressing Call. - Your browser and microphone.
Sign in if needed, then get ready to talk.
Your network must allow browser calling. Availability varies by number. Shared outgoing number; no callbacks. TelHey provides the calling tool, not a guarantee of the conversation’s outcome.