How to call Taiwan from Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia
How to make a call to Taiwan from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Taiwan area code: Taipei is 2 after 886, not 02.
- 00Malaysia 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 a city outside Taipei
Each city has its own digit after 886. Add the local number after it.
- Taichung00 886 4
- Kaohsiung00 886 7
- Pingtung00 886 8
- Nantou00 886 49
Remove the 0 after 886
A saved Taiwan number often starts with 0. That 0 stops the call.
- Fails
- 00 886 0 2
- Works
- 00 886 2
Calling Taiwan cell phones
A Malaysia call to Taiwan numbers starts with +886. Taiwan numbers run from 7 to 11 digits, a 9-digit number included.
- Type +886
- Skip the 0 of the number
- Type the rest of the digits
Calling Taiwan from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.71/min. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan, so each call is billed by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $0.15 + tax |
 | $0.71 + tax |
 | $0.069 landline · $0.14 mobile + 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. There is no time difference with Malaysia in any season, so the hours below need no conversion.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru fair usage policyFrom 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 Malaysia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to Taiwan included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.71 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from Malaysia?
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 Malaysia for free, with 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, 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: the same time as Kuala Lumpur
How to call Taiwan number for an international call to Taiwan?
Dial 00 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too