How to call Taiwan from the Philippines
- 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 the Philippines
How to make a call to Taiwan from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 886, leave out the 0 that starts a Taiwan area code.
- 00The Philippines 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
- 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
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Taiwan number written with a 0 loses it after 886.
- Fails
- 00 886 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 886 2 xxxx xxxx
Call the south of Taiwan
Pingtung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan each have a one digit area code.
- Pingtung00 886 8
- Kaohsiung00 886 7
- Tainan00 886 6
Calling Taiwan cell phones
How to call Taiwan number from the Philippines on a cell phone: dial +886, then the number. Taiwan numbers have 7 to 11 digits, so a 9-digit number is valid.
Calling Taiwan from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $0.40 + 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 to Manila, and no daylight saving time changes that.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Manila
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom 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 a Taiwan mobile number from a Philippines cell phone?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to Taiwan included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
Does DITO include calls to Taiwan?
DITO charges $0.40 a minute to a landline in Taiwan and $0.40 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from the Philippines?
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 the Philippines for free: 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 the Philippines 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 a Taiwan landline from the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, 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 Manila
How to make an international call to Taiwan?
Dial 00 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too