Area Code 773 – Guilin, Guangxi
The phone area code for Guilin, Guangxi is 773 (international format +86773). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 773
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📍 Geographic Location of Guilin, Guangxi
Overview of Area Code +86 773
Area code 773 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Chinese telephone numbering plan, assigned to Guilin (桂林), a prefecture-level city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It serves the urban districts and surrounding counties, including Xiufeng, Xiangshan, Diecai, Qixing, and Yanshan, as well as the counties of Yangshuo, Lingui, Lingchuan, Quanzhou, Xing'an, Yongfu, Gongcheng, Ziyuan, Pingle, and Lipu. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and is also employed by some local VoIP providers for geographic numbers.
Dialing Formats
For domestic callers within China, the trunk prefix 0 is dialed before the area code, followed by the 7- or 8-digit subscriber number. The complete domestic format is 0-773-XXXXXXX. For example, a local number in Guilin might be 0773-1234567.
For international callers, the country code +86 is used, and the leading 0 of the area code is omitted. The international format is +86-773-XXXXXXX. For instance, to call a Guilin number from abroad, you would dial +86 773 1234567.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Guilin is a major tourist destination known for its karst landscapes and the Li River. The area code 773 is administered by China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile for fixed-line services. The numbering plan follows the national standard, with subscriber numbers typically 7 or 8 digits long, depending on the specific exchange and service provider.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Guilin; 773 remains the sole area code for the region. However, with the growth of telecommunications, some new numbers may be assigned with 8 digits, while older numbers may have 7 digits. Callers should verify the correct number length with the recipient.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Guilin: When calling within the same area code, you may dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on your local exchange. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full domestic format.
Domestic long-distance callers: Dial 0-773-XXXXXXX.
International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 86, then 773, then the subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 86 773 1234567.
Always confirm the number with the recipient, as mobile numbers in China begin with 1 and are not associated with this geographic area code.