How to call Taiwan from the US
- From mobile
- +886 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 886 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Taiwan from the US
How to make a call to Taiwan from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. How to dial Taiwan from the USA: drop the leading 0 of area codes, so Taipei is 2, not 02.
- 011The US 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
- 011 886 2 2123 4567
Main area codes in Taiwan
The area code comes right after 886, then the local number
- Taipei011 8862then the local number
- Taichung011 8864then the local number
- Kaohsiung011 8867then the local number
- Tainan011 8866then the local number
- Taoyuan011 8863then the local number
- Chiayi011 8865then the local number
- Nantou011 88649then the local number
- Miaoli011 88637then the local number
Before you call Taiwan
Dial a Taiwan city with one digit
How to call to Taiwan from the US for a big city: one digit follows 886.
- Taipei011 886 2
- Taichung011 886 4
- Kaohsiung011 886 7
- Tainan011 886 6
Remove the 0 from saved numbers
How to call Taiwan number saved with a 0: remove it, and dial 011 886 2 for Taipei.
- Fails
- 011 886 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 886 2 xxxx xxxx
Save Taiwan contacts with +886
Calling Taiwan cell phones works for a 9-digit number too, when the contact starts with +886.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 886
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Taiwan from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Taiwan for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Calling Taiwan from the USA needs an international add-on at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, so none of their plans covers it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 44× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.28 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $2.49 + 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 changes in March and November because US clocks move and Taiwan clocks stay put.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Taiwan fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the US or USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +886, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Taiwan included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Taiwan in a plan
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Taipei from the USA?
For Taipei, dial 011 886 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Taiwan?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Is there a free call to Taiwan, and how to call Taiwan from the USA 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 the USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 886, then the number
When is the best time to call Taiwan?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Taiwan. March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Taiwan, and how do I call Taiwan from the US?
Dial 011 886, then the number. From a mobile, +886 works too