How to call the USA from Taiwan
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Taiwan
How to make a call to the USA from Taiwan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a landline, dial a carrier code before 1. 中華電信 takes the shared code 002 as well.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- 中華電信019 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a US city from a landline
The area code follows 1, then 7 local digits.
- New York City019 1 212
- Los Angeles019 1 213
- Chicago019 1 312
Call a USA toll free number
Dial +1 and the 10 digits like any number. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Save US contacts with +1
Calling the USA cell phones takes the same 10 digits. A contact saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in Taiwan.
Calling the USA from Taiwan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Taiwan charge up to $0.18/min. No carrier in Taiwan that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so the call is charged apart.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | |
 | $0.18 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November, because the USA changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Taipei
- November to March: 13 hours behind Taipei
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Dial 009 on Chunghwa Telecom for promotions
Chunghwa Telecom accepts the shared code 002. Its own code 009 gets occasional promotional rates.
Chunghwa Telecom, International Direct Dial (IDD 002/009)Included minutes exclude international calls
Chunghwa Telecom’s standard 4G and 5G tariffs exclude international calls from included minutes. International calls incur separate charges.
Chunghwa Telecom, 4G tariffsFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from a Taiwan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Taiwan
Are calls to the USA included in Taiwan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Taiwan that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Taiwan?
With no plan, carriers in Taiwan charge up to $0.18 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does 中華電信 include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 900 minutes. 中華電信 includes 900 minutes to the USA with 美加快樂講
How to call New York City from Taiwan?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Taiwan 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 the USA from Taiwan on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Taiwan?
From a landline in Taiwan, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 019 with 中華電信
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 12 hours behind Taipei. November to March: 13 hours behind Taipei
How do I call the USA from Taiwan: do I dial an exit code?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
What is the best way to make an international call to the USA from Taiwan?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too