How to Call Taiwan from United States
Calling Taiwan from United States: 011 886 [local number].
Taiwan Country Code: +886
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 United States
Dial the exit code for United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
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: 011 886 [local number] - For example: 011 886 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+886
Capital of Taiwan
Taipei
Region
Asia (Eastern Asia)
Currency of Taiwan
New Taiwan dollar ($)
Taiwan Time Zones
UTC+08:00
Current time
Your time
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Taiwan at a Glance
Taiwan, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Taipei, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 23M.
The official currency is the New Taiwan dollar ($). 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: United States to Taiwan
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
United States Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 886 912 345 678
Capital Time Difference
20h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
13:00-22:00
Currency Pair
United States dollar ($) -> New Taiwan dollar ($)
Primary languages: United States (English) and Taiwan (Chinese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United States (UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00) and Taiwan (UTC+08:00).
City & Area Codes for 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] |