Area code 28
Sichuan · Chengdu
- Area code
- 28
- Country
- China
- Region
- Sichuan
- Major cities
- Chengdu
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Note
- Chengdu area code.
This is a domestic area code inside China. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 28?
Area code 28 serves Sichuan in China, including Chengdu.
What region does area code 28 cover?
Area code 28 covers Sichuan. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a China number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 28 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 28 in?
Area code 28 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai.
Is area code 28 the international calling code?
No. 28 is a domestic area code inside China, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 28 and the local number.