How to call Taiwan from India
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Taiwan from India
How to make a call to Taiwan from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Taiwan numbers run from 7 to 11 digits, and a 9-digit number is one of them, so count the digits after 886.
- 00India exit code
- 886Country code of Taiwan
- 2Taipei
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 886 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Taiwan
The area code comes right after 886, then the local number
- Taipei00 8862then the local number
- Taichung00 8864then the local number
- Kaohsiung00 8867then the local number
- Tainan00 8866then the local number
- Taoyuan00 8863then the local number
- Chiayi00 8865then the local number
- Nantou00 88649then the local number
- Miaoli00 88637then the local number
Before you call Taiwan
Dial Pingtung, Nantou, and Miaoli
Nantou and Miaoli take a two digit area code. Pingtung takes one digit.
- Pingtung00 886 8
- Nantou00 886 49
- Miaoli00 886 37
Drop the 0 after 886
A Taiwan area code starts with 0 at home. From India, leave that 0 out.
- Fails
- 00 886 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 886 2 xxxx xxxx
Save Taiwan contacts with +886
Calling Taiwan cell phones is simple: save each number as +886 and the digits without the 0, then tap it.
Calling Taiwan from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.12/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan, so every call outside Suparelay needs a rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax |
 | $0.062 + tax |
 | $0.12 + tax |
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 never changes, so the hours that work in January also work in July.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Taiwan included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.12 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from India?
For Taipei, dial 00 886 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Taiwan?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India for free, and is there a free call to Taiwan?
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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 886, then the number
When is the best time to call Taiwan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
How do I call Taiwan from India, and how to make an international call to Taiwan?
Dial 00 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too