How to call Taiwan
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Taiwan from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Taiwan from abroad
How to make a call to Taiwan from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Taiwan numbers run from 7 to 11 digits, with 9 digits among them, and the 0 that starts a local number drops after 886.
- 00Exit code
- 886Country code of Taiwan
- 2Taipei
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Taiwan
Dial a Taiwan city
Each city has its own area code after 886. Add the local number after it.
- Taipei+886 2
- Taichung+886 4
- Tainan+886 6
- Kaohsiung+886 7
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Taipei number is written 02 inside Taiwan. From abroad, the 0 goes and +886 takes its place.
- Fails
- +886 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +886 2 xxxx xxxx
How Taiwan phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02 in Taipei, and with 03 to 08 elsewhere, depending on the area
- Mobiles
- Starts with 09
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800
Want to call Taiwan?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Taiwan
The time now in Taiwan, and the best hours to call. With no daylight saving time, the time difference to your country changes only when your own clock changes.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Taiwan
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct9National Day (observed)Friday
- Oct10National DaySaturday
- Oct25Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial DaySunday
- Oct26Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day (observed)Monday
- Dec25Constitution DayFriday
- Jan1Founding Day of the Republic of ChinaFriday
Why a call to Taiwan fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Taiwan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +886 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 0800, and other special-rate numbers, often cannot be reached from outside Taiwan.
Questions
How do I call Taiwan from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 886 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 886?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Taiwan mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +886, then the number
Why does my call to Taiwan not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Taiwan now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. Most of Taiwan keeps the time of Taipei. Taiwan has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Taiwan?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Taiwan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to call Taiwan for free, or call a Taiwan mobile number for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +886 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 886 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Taiwan?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Taiwan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Taiwan, and how to call to Taiwan on an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 886 and the number
How to call Taiwan number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to make an online call to a Taiwan number over the internet?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Taiwan needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Taiwan?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Taiwan. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call