How to call Taiwan from Australia
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Taiwan from Australia
How to make a call to Taiwan from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 886Country code of Taiwan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +886 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +886 2 2123 4567
- Mobile
- +886 2 2123 4567
- Landline
- 0011 886 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Taiwan
The area code comes right after 886, then the local number
- Taipei0011 8862then the local number
- Taichung0011 8864then the local number
- Kaohsiung0011 8867then the local number
- Tainan0011 8866then the local number
- Taoyuan0011 8863then the local number
- Chiayi0011 8865then the local number
- Nantou0011 88649then the local number
- Miaoli0011 88637then the local number
Before you call Taiwan
Drop the 0 from saved numbers
A Taiwan number saved as 02 or 07 fails with the 0 kept after 886.
- Fails
- 0011 886 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 886 2 xxxx xxxx
Calling Taiwan cell phones
Taiwan numbers run from 7 to 11 digits, so a 9-digit number is normal after 0011 886.
Codes for smaller Taiwan cities
Pingtung, Nantou, and Miaoli each have their own code after 886.
- Pingtung0011 886 8
- Nantou0011 886 49
- Miaoli0011 886 37
Calling Taiwan from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Telstra has no Taiwan plan, but Optus and Vodafone each include calls to Taiwan on one plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 19× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $1.75 landline · $0.73 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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. The time difference grows from 2 hours to 3 in October, when Sydney changes its clocks and Taiwan does not.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Taiwan also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Taiwan from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Taiwan included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Taiwan in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay calls Taiwan from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Taipei from Australia?
For Taipei, dial 0011 886 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Taiwan?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 886. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +886 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 886 and the number
Can I call Taiwan on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 886 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Taiwan
Why isn't my call going through to Taiwan?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Taiwan, and how to call Taiwan from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Taiwan from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Taiwan from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Taiwan without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Taiwan landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 886, then the number
When is the best time to call Taiwan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Taiwan from Australia with an international call to Taiwan?
Dial 0011 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too