014742 area code — Chengdu
014742 is the local dialing code used in Chengdu, China. It falls within Sichuan. Numbers are written internationally as +86 14742.
* China spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Chengdu
- From abroad
- +86 14742 XXX XXXX
- Within China
- 014742 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +86
About the 014742 area code
A full number here takes the form +86 14742 XXX XXXX — the 14742 identifies Chengdu within China's numbering plan.
Area codes like 014742 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local China number. To actually receive an SMS on a China number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Chengdu?
Chengdu uses the area code 014742, written internationally as +86 14742.
How do I call Chengdu from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +86 14742, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Chengdu?
Chengdu is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 014742 a mobile or a landline code?
014742 is a geographic (landline) area code for Chengdu. Mobile numbers in China use their own separate prefixes.