How do I call Taiwan from Costa Rica?

To call Taiwan from Costa Rica, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +886, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 912 345 678, you would dial: 00 886 912 345 678.

What is the country calling code for Taiwan when calling from Costa Rica?

The country calling code for Taiwan is +886. To call Taiwan from Costa Rica, dial +886 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Taiwan in?

Taiwan is in the UTC+08:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Taiwan?

The official currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Taiwan?

The capital city of Taiwan is Taipei. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Taiwan when calling from Costa Rica?

To make affordable calls to Taiwan from Costa Rica, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +886 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Taiwan when calling from Costa Rica?

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What is the best time to call Taiwan from Costa Rica?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 14h destination ahead. A practical window in Costa Rica is 19:00-23:59 and 00:00-04:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Taiwan.

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How to Call Taiwan from Costa Rica

Calling Taiwan from Costa Rica: 00 886 [local number].

Taiwan Country Code: +886

ISO: TW

TWN

Quick answer

To call Taiwan from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 886, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 886 912 345 678.

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Dialing format

00 886 912 345 678

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Taiwan correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Taiwan - whether you’re calling Taipei or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Taiwan from Costa Rica

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Costa Rica

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.

Add Taiwan's country code

Dial the country code +886 for Taiwan.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Taiwan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 886 [local number] - For example: 00 886 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00886912 345 678

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Taiwan from Costa Rica: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+886

Capital of Taiwan

Taipei

Region

Asia (Eastern Asia)

Currency of Taiwan

New Taiwan dollar ($)

Taiwan Time Zones

UTC+08:00

Current time

Your time

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Taiwan at a Glance

Taiwan, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Taipei, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 23M.

The official currency is the New Taiwan dollar ($). When calling Taiwan, the country code is +886. The country observes the UTC+08:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Chinese.

Destination Calling Profile: Taiwan

Population

23M

Population Rank

#56 of 230

Language Footprint

Chinese

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+08:00

City/Area Code Coverage

17 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Taiwan currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +886.

Route Profile: Costa Rica to Taiwan

Exit Code in Costa Rica

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Costa Rica Country Code

+506

Route Dialing Pattern

00 886 912 345 678

Capital Time Difference

14h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

19:00-23:59 and 00:00-04:00

Currency Pair

Costa Rican colón (₡) -> New Taiwan dollar ($)

Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Taiwan (Chinese).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Taiwan (UTC+08:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Costa Rica to Taiwan

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to Taiwan, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Costa Rica

Taiwan

Costa Rica exit code: 00Taiwan calling code: +886Time difference: 14h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +886 before the local Taiwan number.

Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Taiwan's is UTC+08:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00.

Dialing from Costa Rica

Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.

Taiwan dialing details

Taiwan is represented here by TW/TWN, Taipei, Eastern Asia, about 23M people, New Taiwan dollar ($), and primary language context of Chinese.

Destination calling code: +886. Destination time zones: UTC+08:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Costa Rica to Taiwan call planning

This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Taiwan's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 14h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 886 local number. Business-hour window: 19:00-23:59 or 00:00-04:00. Time relationship: 14h destination ahead.

Destination market: Taiwan is in Eastern Asia, with Taipei as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 23M. Primary language context: Chinese. Local billing and everyday prices use New Taiwan dollar ($).

Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Taiwan is listed in Eastern Asia with about 23M. The main listed languages differ: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Taiwan (Chinese). Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and New Taiwan dollar ($) in Taiwan.

From Costa Rica, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +886, then the Taiwan local number.San José to Taipei has a 14h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Taiwan language context: Chinese. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Taiwan, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Taiwan

17 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Changhua	886-4	+886-4 [local number]
Chiayi County	886-5	+886-5 [local number]
Chunan	886-37	+886-37 [local number]
Chunghsing-Hsintsun	886-49	+886-49 [local number]
Chungli	886-3	+886-3 [local number]
Fengyuan	886-4	+886-4 [local number]
Hsiaying	886-6	+886-6 [local number]
Hualien	886-38	+886-38 [local number]
Kaohsiung	886-7	+886-7 [local number]
Keelung	886-2	+886-2 [local number]
Lotung	886-39	+886-39 [local number]
Pingtung	886-8	+886-8 [local number]
Taichung	886-4	+886-4 [local number]
Tainan	886-6	+886-6 [local number]
Taipei	886-2	+886-2 [local number]
Taitung	886-89	+886-89 [local number]
Taoyuan	886-3	+886-3 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.