How do I call Taiwan from abroad?

To call Taiwan, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +886, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Taiwan?

The country calling code for Taiwan is +886. To call Taiwan from abroad, 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?

To make affordable calls to Taiwan from abroad, 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?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Taiwan from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Taiwan

Calling Taiwan: [exit code] 886 [local number].

Taiwan Country Code: +886

ISO: TW

TWN

Quick answer

To call Taiwan, dial your international exit code, 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 anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

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: [exit code] 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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+886912 345 678

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Calling Taiwan: 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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Taiwan

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Taiwan, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Taiwan

Common exit code: 00 or +Taiwan calling code: +886Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +886 before the local Taiwan number.

Use Taiwan local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

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.

Taiwan call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +886. For business calls, use Taiwan's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +886 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Taiwan is in Eastern Asia, with Taipei as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Taiwan's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +886, then the Taiwan local number.Taiwan business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Taipei.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.