Area Code 1349 – Beijing
The phone area code for Beijing is 1349 (international format +861349). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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Overview of China's +86 1349 Prefix
The +86 1349 prefix is a mobile telephone prefix in China's national numbering plan, allocated under the +86 country code. Unlike geographic area codes (such as 010 for Beijing), 1349 is a non-geographic mobile prefix, meaning it is not tied to a specific physical location or administrative region. It is assigned to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) for cellular services. The prefix is part of the 134 numbering range, which is primarily used by China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscriber count. However, due to mobile number portability (MNP), a number starting with 1349 may not necessarily be currently serviced by China Mobile; it could have been ported to another operator.
Numbering Format and Dialing Procedures
Chinese mobile numbers are 11 digits long and always begin with '1'. The full international format for a 1349 number is +86 1349 XXX XXXX (or +861349XXXXXXXX, where X represents digits 0-9). When dialing domestically, callers must include the trunk prefix '0' before the number, resulting in 01349 XXX XXXX. However, for international calls, the trunk prefix is omitted, and callers use the +86 country code followed by the 11-digit mobile number. For example, to call a Beijing-based mobile user with the number 1349 123 4567 from abroad, you would dial +86 1349 123 4567. From within China, you would dial 01349 123 4567.
Geographic and Administrative Context
Although 1349 is a mobile prefix and not geographically bound, many users associate it with Beijing because the 134 range was initially allocated to China Mobile's Beijing branch. However, in practice, 1349 numbers can be activated and used anywhere in China, and they are not limited to the Beijing area. The prefix is part of the broader 134 numbering block, which also includes 1340-1348, and is used for both 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services. The distinction between geographic and mobile prefixes is crucial: geographic codes (e.g., 010 for Beijing) are used for landlines and are tied to specific cities, while mobile prefixes like 1349 are non-geographic and support nationwide roaming and mobility.
Regulatory and Technical Considerations
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. Mobile numbers are portable, meaning users can switch carriers while retaining their number, subject to regulatory guidelines. For international SMS and voice calls, the +86 1349 prefix routes through international gateways, and standard international calling rates apply. Businesses and individuals should be aware that calling a 1349 number from abroad incurs international charges, while domestic calls are subject to local mobile tariffs. For VoIP services, such numbers can be reached via SIP trunks or IP-based termination, but compliance with Chinese telecom regulations is required.