Taiwan Calling Code: +886

Complete guide to calling Taiwan — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Taiwan from Abroad

About Taiwan Calling Code

To reach Taiwan from another country, first dial the international calling code +886 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Taiwan is located in Asia, in Eastern Asia.

Taiwan is known locally as 臺灣 — Taipei is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +886 so it works from any country.

International calling codes follow the ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164, which define how phone numbers are written and dialed across borders. The prefix you dial after the exit code tells the global telephone network which national network to route the call to.

Where the +886 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +886 is assigned to Taiwan, located in Eastern Asia, with the capital Taipei. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Taiwan from outside the country.

When a number is written as +886 …, the +886 prefix directs your call to the Taiwan national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.

ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 8 cover the part of the world that includes Taiwan, in Eastern Asia. Storing numbers with +886 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.

Taiwan Phone Number Formats

The ITU E.164 format for Taiwan numbers is +886 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:

Numbering plans vary: closed plans use fixed-length national numbers, while open plans allow variable lengths with a trunk prefix (usually 0) that is dropped for international calls. For calls to Taiwan, replace the trunk zero with +886.

Time Zone in Taiwan

The local time in Taiwan follows the Asia/Taipei time zone (UTC+08:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.

Time differences matter when calling Taiwan: if it is UTC+08:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Taipei in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.

If Taiwan observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.

Emergency Numbers in Taiwan

If you need urgent help while in Taiwan, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Taiwan.

Service	Number
Police	110
Fire	119
Ambulance	119

Example: Calling Taiwan Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Taiwan works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +886 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.

Calling Taiwan from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Taiwan (+886) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 886 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 886 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 886 [local number]
China	00	00 886 [local number]
Japan	010	010 886 [local number]
India	00	00 886 [local number]
Germany	00	00 886 [local number]
France	00	00 886 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +886 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Taiwan?

The international calling code for Taiwan is +886.

How do I call Taiwan from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +886, then the local phone number.

How do I call Taiwan from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +886, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +886 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Taiwan?

If you're already in Taiwan, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +886 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Taiwan?

The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +886 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Taiwan?

Police: 110, Fire: 119, Ambulance: 119. These numbers are only valid inside Taiwan.

Taiwan Mobile Phone Prefixes

Mobile phone numbers in Taiwan typically use the following prefixes:

• 9xx - all mobile numbers start with 09

Taiwan City / Area Codes

Major cities in Taiwan and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +886 when calling from abroad):

City	Area Code(s)
Taipei	2
Kaohsiung	7
Taichung	4
Tainan	6

Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Taipei 2 becomes +886 2 + local number.

Other Countries in Asia

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Taiwan from Kazakhstan or Malaysia works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +886, then the local number. Within Asia, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.