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Taiwan Country Code +886
+886 is the international calling code for Taiwan. Most phone numbers there have 8 or 9 digits, written 0912 345 678 inside Taiwan and +886 912 345 678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Taiwan at a glance
- Country calling code
- +886
- International dialing prefix
- + (or the local exit code)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +886 912 345 678
- Same number, inside the country
- 0912 345 678
- Time zone
- Taiwan Standard Time (Asia/Taipei)
- Capital
- Taipei
- Languages
- Chinese
- Currency
- TWD
- ISO country code
- TW
How to call Taiwan
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 886.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+886 912 345 678
From inside Taiwan
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0912 345 678
Types of phone number in Taiwan
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, personal number, universal access number and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8 or 9. What each line type means.
Area codes in Taiwan
All 47 area codes of Taiwan, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Taiwan the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +886 2 | Taipei |
| 03 | +886 3 | Taoyuan/Hsinchu/Yilan/Hualien |
| 06 | +886 6 | Tainan/Penghu |
| 037 | +886 37 | Miaoli |
| 041 | +886 41 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 042 | +886 42 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 043 | +886 43 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 047 | +886 47 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 048 | +886 48 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 049 | +886 49 | Nantou |
| 052 | +886 52 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 053 | +886 53 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 054 | +886 54 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 055 | +886 55 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 056 | +886 56 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 057 | +886 57 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 058 | +886 58 | Chiayi/Yunlin |
| 071 | +886 71 | Kaohsiung |
| 072 | +886 72 | Kaohsiung |
| 073 | +886 73 | Kaohsiung |
| 074 | +886 74 | Kaohsiung |
| 075 | +886 75 | Kaohsiung |
| 076 | +886 76 | Kaohsiung |
| 077 | +886 77 | Kaohsiung |
| 078 | +886 78 | Kaohsiung |
| 079 | +886 79 | Kaohsiung |
| 087 | +886 87 | Pingtung |
| 088 | +886 88 | Pingtung |
| 089 | +886 89 | Taitung |
| 0402 | +886 402 | Taichung/Changhua |
Show the other 17 area codesHide the other 17 area codes
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 0403 | +886 403 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 0404 | +886 404 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 0408 | +886 408 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 0823 | +886 823 | Kinmen |
| 0824 | +886 824 | Kinmen |
| 0825 | +886 825 | Kinmen |
| 0827 | +886 827 | Kinmen |
| 0828 | +886 828 | Kinmen |
| 04001 | +886 4001 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04002 | +886 4002 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04003 | +886 4003 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04004 | +886 4004 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04005 | +886 4005 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04006 | +886 4006 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04007 | +886 4007 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04008 | +886 4008 | Taichung/Changhua |
| 04009 | +886 4009 | Taichung/Changhua |
Networks with number ranges in Taiwan
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Taiwan, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Taiwan Mobile
- FarEasTone
- Chunghwa Telecom
- T Star
- Asia-Pacific Telecom
Look up a phone number from Taiwan
Enter any number with +886, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Taiwan: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Taiwan?
The country calling code for Taiwan is +886. Put it in front of the number when you call Taiwan from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Taiwan.
How do I call Taiwan from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 886, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0912 345 678 inside Taiwan is dialled as +886 912 345 678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Taiwan?
Only when you call from inside Taiwan. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0912 345 678 becomes +886 912 345 678.
How many digits does a phone number in Taiwan have?
Most phone numbers in Taiwan have 8 or 9 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8 or 9. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What are the area codes in Taiwan?
Taiwan has 47 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Taipei, 03 for Taoyuan/Hsinchu/Yilan/Hualien, 06 for Tainan/Penghu and 037 for Miaoli.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Taiwan?
Number ranges in Taiwan were first allocated to networks including Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone, Chunghwa Telecom, T Star and Asia-Pacific Telecom. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan is on Taiwan Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Taiwan?
Yes. Enter any number with +886, or choose Taiwan as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.