Area Code 993 – Shihezi, Xinjiang
The phone area code for Shihezi, Xinjiang is 993 (international format +86993). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 993
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📍 Geographic Location of Shihezi, Xinjiang
Overview of Area Code +86 993
The telephone country code +86 belongs to China, and the area code 993 is assigned to the city of Shihezi, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the northwest of the country. Shihezi is a sub-prefecture-level city in northern Xinjiang, situated on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Gurbantünggüt Desert. It is an important agricultural and industrial hub, known for its cotton production and as a center of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Area code 993 covers the administrative territory of Shihezi and its surrounding counties and districts, including the Shihezi Economic and Technological Development Zone. The region is under the jurisdiction of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The code is used for fixed-line telephone services (PSTN) within this geographic area.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within Shihezi, callers dial the subscriber number directly, which is typically 7 digits long. For calls from other parts of China, the format is: 0993 + subscriber number. For international callers, the format is: +86 993 + subscriber number. Note that the leading '0' of the area code is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Example: To call a fixed-line number in Shihezi from outside China, you would dial +86 993 XXX XXXX. From within China (outside Shihezi), you would dial 0993 XXX XXXX.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
As of the latest information, there is no overlay code for Shihezi; the area code 993 is unique for this region. However, due to the growth of telecommunications services, it is advisable to check with local providers for any changes in dialing procedures.
Caller Instructions
For international callers, always replace the leading '0' of the area code with the international access prefix of your country (e.g., '00' in many European countries) followed by China's country code 86. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 86 993 XXX XXXX. From the US, you would dial 011 86 993 XXX XXXX.
For domestic callers outside Shihezi, simply dial 0993 followed by the local number. For mobile phone users in China, it is common to include the area code even when calling from within the same city to ensure proper routing.
Important Notes
Shihezi is in the Xinjiang region, which has a distinct time zone (UTC+8) same as Beijing. The area code is used for both residential and business lines, including government offices, schools, and enterprises. For any emergency services, always dial the national emergency numbers (110 for police, 119 for fire, 120 for medical) regardless of the area code.