How to call Taiwan from Singapore
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Taiwan from Singapore
How to make a call to Taiwan from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 of a Taiwan area code after 886, so Taipei is 2 and not 02.
- +From a mobile
- 886Country code of Taiwan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 886
- Singtel001 886
- StarHub018 886
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +886 2 2123 4567
- Mobile
- +886 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Taiwan
The area code comes right after 886, then the local number
- Taipei+8862then the local number
- Taichung+8864then the local number
- Kaohsiung+8867then the local number
- Tainan+8866then the local number
- Taoyuan+8863then the local number
- Chiayi+8865then the local number
- Nantou+88649then the local number
- Miaoli+88637then the local number
Before you call Taiwan
Taiwan numbers run 7 to 11 digits
A 9-digit number is valid, so do not cut it short. To call a Taiwan toll free number from Singapore, check that it takes calls from abroad.
Dial a Taiwan city with Singtel
Add the area code right after 886.
- Taipei001 886 2
- Taichung001 886 4
- Kaohsiung001 886 7
Dial Taipei with any carrier code
From a landline, the carrier code replaces the plus sign.
- M1021 886 2
- Singtel001 886 2
- StarHub018 886 2
Calling Taiwan from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.07/min. M1, Singtel, and StarHub each need an IDD add-on for Taiwan, so no plan in Singapore covers it on its own.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 M1700 min included with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $1.03 |
 | $1.07 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.18 landline · $0.28 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
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 Singapore, because Taiwan has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 a Singapore cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to Taiwan included in Singapore phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Singapore that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $1.07 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from Singapore?
For Taipei, dial +886 2, then the local number
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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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 Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 886 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
How to call Taiwan number in an international call to Taiwan?
Dial +886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too
What do I dial for calling Taiwan cell phones?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
When is the best time to call Taiwan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. All year: the same time as Singapore