How to call Taiwan from Canada
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Taiwan from Canada
How to make a call to Taiwan from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Taiwan area codes start with a 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 886.
- 011Canada 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
- 011 886 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Taiwan
The area code comes right after 886, then the local number
- Taipei011 8862then the local number
- Taichung011 8864then the local number
- Kaohsiung011 8867then the local number
- Tainan011 8866then the local number
- Taoyuan011 8863then the local number
- Chiayi011 8865then the local number
- Nantou011 88649then the local number
- Miaoli011 88637then the local number
Before you call Taiwan
Dial the big cities by code
Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung each have a one digit code after 886.
- Taipei011 886 2
- Taichung011 886 4
- Kaohsiung011 886 7
Some cities take two digits
Nantou and Miaoli use longer codes, so do not stop after one digit.
- Nantou011 886 49
- Miaoli011 886 37
Number length changes by city
Taiwan numbers have 7 to 11 digits, so a 9-digit number is valid when calling Taiwan cell phones.
Calling Taiwan from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a calling add-on for Taiwan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
 | $0.88 + tax |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
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 to Toronto changes because Canada moves its clocks, not Taiwan.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 do I call Taiwan from Canada, and how to call Taiwan from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Taiwan included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from Canada?
For Taipei, dial 011 886 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Taiwan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
How to call Taiwan from Canada for free, and is a free call to Taiwan possible?
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 to call Taiwan from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 886, then the number
How to make an international call to Taiwan?
Dial 011 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too
When is the best time to call Taiwan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. March to November: 12 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 13 hours ahead of Toronto