Calling Taiwan from United Kingdom: 00 886 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Taiwan from United Kingdom, 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Taiwan from United Kingdom
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United Kingdom.
Dial the country code +886 for Taiwan.
Dial the local phone number in Taiwan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 886 [local number] - For example: 00 886 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+886
Capital of Taiwan
Taipei
Region
Asia (Eastern Asia)
Currency of Taiwan
New Taiwan dollar ($)
Taiwan Time Zones
UTC+08:00
Current time
Your time
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Taiwan is --
Taiwan, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Taipei, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 23M.
The official currency is the New Taiwan dollar ($). 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.
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.
Exit Code in United Kingdom
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
United Kingdom Country Code
+44
Route Dialing Pattern
00 886 912 345 678
Capital Time Difference
16h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
17:00-23:59 and 00:00-02:00
Currency Pair
British pound (£) -> New Taiwan dollar ($)
Primary languages: United Kingdom (English) and Taiwan (Chinese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United Kingdom (UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00, UTC, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+06:00) and Taiwan (UTC+08:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United Kingdom to Taiwan, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United Kingdom
To
Taiwan
For dialing this route, callers in United Kingdom usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +886 before the local Taiwan number.
United Kingdom's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-08:00, while Taiwan's is UTC+08:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00.
United Kingdom callers are represented by GB/GBR, with London as a capital reference point, Northern Europe, 69M people, British pound (£), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +44. Origin time zones: UTC-08:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00 +5 more.
Taiwan is represented here by TW/TWN, Taipei, Eastern Asia, about 23M people, New Taiwan dollar ($), and primary language context of Chinese.
Destination calling code: +886. Destination time zones: UTC+08:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines United Kingdom's outbound dialing rules with Taiwan's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 16h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 886 local number. Business-hour window: 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00. Time relationship: 16h destination ahead.
Destination market: Taiwan is in Eastern Asia, with Taipei as a main administrative center. Calls from United Kingdom 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 ($).
Route context: United Kingdom is listed in Northern Europe with a population of about 69M; Taiwan is listed in Eastern Asia with about 23M. The main listed languages differ: United Kingdom (English) and Taiwan (Chinese). Currency context also changes across the route: British pound (£) in United Kingdom and New Taiwan dollar ($) in Taiwan.
| 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] |
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