China emergency numbers, voltage and plugs

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, voltage and plug shape, local time and exchange rate for travel in China, each with its official source.

Emergency numbers

On a phone, tap a number to call it.

Voltage and plugs

Check the input voltage printed on your adapter (for example 100–240V). Outside that range you need a voltage converter.

Voltage
220 V · 50 Hz
Plug types
Several types, two- and three-pin
Several types, two- and three-pin
Example photo of the plug or socket shape. Sockets in individual buildings can differ.

Time and money

Local time
UTC+8
Exchange rate
$100 ≈ CN¥667Frankfurter · · Currency converter

China travel guides

Sources · Checked

Basics by country

Photo credits2
Several types, two- and three-pin
Photo: Archenbridge Universities (English Wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Oriental Pearl Tower and the Lujiazui skyline at night, seen across the Huangpu River from the Bund
Gankbank789 · CC0