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Taiwan country code: +886

To call Taiwan from abroad, dial +886 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Taiwan

  1. 1. Start with +886. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Taiwanin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +886 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0912 345 678 → +886 912 345 678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Taiwan at a glance

Country code
+886
Main language
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+8 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.17/min landline · $0.28/min mobile
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Questions about calling Taiwan

What is the country code for Taiwan?
+886. From outside Taiwan, dial +886 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Taiwan from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0912 345 678 becomes +886 912 345 678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Taiwan?
Yes. Numbers in Taiwan are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +886.
What time zone is Taiwan in?
UTC+8 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Taiwan?
The main language is Chinese.
How much does it cost to call Taiwan?
$0.17 per minute to landlines and $0.28 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Taiwan need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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