+886 explained
The Taiwan country code, 886, is what you dial before a Taiwan number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Taiwan dialing code, Taiwan calling code, or Taiwan phone code. In the Taiwan phone number format, +886 comes first, then the area code, such as 2 for Taipei, then the local number.
- Country code
- +886
- The 00886 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- TW, TWN
- Use the TW country code or the TWN country code on forms and passports. To call Taiwan, dial +886
- Used in
- Taiwan
- No other country or territory dials +886
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +886
- Number length
- 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 digits
- After +886
- Time now in Taiwan
- Taiwan mobile number format
- 0912 345 678
- From abroad: +886 912 345 678
- Taiwan landline number format
- 02 2123 4567
- From abroad: +886 2 2123 4567
+886 area codes of main cities
Each +886 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +886, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Taiwan, callers leave out +886 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Taipei is +886 2 from abroad and 02 at home.
- Taipei
- +8862
- Kaohsiung
- +8867
- Taichung
- +8864
- Tainan
- +8866
- Taoyuan
- +8863
- Chiayi
- +8865
- Pingtung
- +8868
- Miaoli
- +88637
- Nantou
- +88649
Taiwan phone number types
The first digits of a Taiwan number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Taiwan phone number, as dialed inside Taiwan and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Taiwan
“喂?”
Wéi?
It is the word people use to get attention or to greet someone, including when they answer a call
Reply
“喂, 你好”
Wéi, nǐ hǎo
Emergency number
110
119 reaches the fire service and an ambulance. 112 also works, but plays a recording first and reroutes you to 110 or 119.
National Police Agency, TaiwanKaohsiung's area code is the single digit 7, after Taiwan's trunk 0. Most of the island uses a one-digit code.
Chunghwa TelecomKinmen, the island near mainland China, has its own area code, 082, apart from Taiwan's other regions.
Chunghwa TelecomMatsu, Taiwan's northernmost islands, dial on area code 0836, one of the longest area codes in the country.
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What it costs to call Taiwan (using Suparelay)
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Why a call to Taiwan fails
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The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Taiwan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +886 takes its place.
- Connects
- 011 886 2 2123 4567
- Does not connect
- 011 886 02 2123 4567
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
- Connects
- 011 886 2 2123 4567
- Does not connect
- 00 886 2 2123 4567
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 0800, and other special-rate numbers, often cannot be reached from outside Taiwan.
- Connects
- 011 886 2 2123 4567
- Does not connect
- 011 886 80 012 3456
Questions about +886
Which country is +886?
+886, or country code 886, belongs to Taiwan. It covers the main island and outlying islands such as Kinmen and Matsu.
What is +886?
+886 is the part you dial before a Taiwan number when you call from another country. It replaces the leading 0, such as the 2 in a Taipei number.
What is the difference between +886 and 00886?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code from Taiwan and most countries, so 00886 and +886 reach the same number. From the US and Canada, dial 011 886 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +886?
Yes. The 0 is Taiwan's trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +886 2 2123 4567, not +886 02 2123 4567.
Can I text a +886 number?
Yes. Write the number as +886 without its leading 0, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Taiwan?
A call to a Taiwan mobile costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Is TW the same as +886?
No. TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, used in forms and address fields. A search for the tw country code usually means +886, the number you dial.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
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