How to call Taiwan from Thailand
- 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 Thailand
How to make a call to Taiwan from Thailand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Calling Taiwan cell phones works the same, and a 9-digit number is normal: Taiwan numbers have 7 to 11 digits.
- +From a mobile
- 886Country code of Taiwan
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- AIS003 886
- NT009 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
Dial Taiwan cities from a landline
Put the AIS code first, then 886 and the area code.
- Taipei003 886 2
- Taichung003 886 4
- Kaohsiung003 886 7
Leave out the 0 after 886
A 0 left in the number is a common reason a call fails.
- Fails
- 003 886 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 003 886 2 xxxx xxxx
Check toll free numbers first
A Taiwan toll free number that does not take calls from abroad fails from Thailand. Ask the owner for a number that does.
Calling Taiwan from Thailand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53/min. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan, so each call needs a carrier code.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $0.12 + tax with access code 003 |
 | $0.53 + tax with access code 009 |
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: call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan, which is 7:00 to 21:00 in Bangkok.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Bangkok
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
Use 003 for AIS 003 rates
On AIS, dial 003 before the country code to get the 003 international rates. Save the prefix in the phonebook so every call to that number uses it.
AIS, International Call - 003AIS 003 charges at least one minute
AIS 003 charges at least one minute for each international call from Thailand, regardless of destination. A short call costs the same as a one-minute call.
AIS, International Call - 003From 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 Thailand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in Thailand
Are calls to Taiwan included in Thailand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Thailand that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Thailand?
With no plan, carriers in Thailand charge up to $0.53 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from Thailand?
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
Is there a free call to Taiwan, and how to call Taiwan from Thailand for free?
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 Thailand 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 Thailand?
From a landline in Thailand, dial your carrier's code, then 886 and the number: 003 with AIS and 009 with NT
How do I call Taiwan from Thailand with an international call to Taiwan?
Dial +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. All year: 1 hour ahead of Bangkok