Taiwan +886
To call Taiwan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 886, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +886 912 345 678.
The country calling code for Taiwan is +886. A number starting +886 or 00886 is a call to or from Taiwan. From abroad: +886 912 345 678.
To call Taiwan from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 886, then the local number without its leading 0. The +886 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Taiwan from abroad
011 886 912 345 67800 886 912 345 6780011 886 912 345 678+886 912 345 678912 345 678 is a real-format Taiwan mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Taiwan area codes
In Taiwan, landlines usually include an area code after +886 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02 2123 4567from abroad+886 2 2123 45670912 345 678from abroad+886 912 345 678Landline numbers in Taiwan have 8 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +886.
Calling abroad from Taiwan
To call another country from Taiwan, dial the exit code 0 + carrier code (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Taiwan to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Taiwan number in international format is written +886 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Taiwan
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Taiwan for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +886?
Taiwan has the country calling code +886.
How do I call Taiwan from the United States?
Dial 011, then 886, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 912 345 678.
What does +886 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Taiwan. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +886 mobile or landline?
The +886 code identifies the country, not the line type; Taiwan landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Taiwan
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Taiwan. The largest is Chunghwa Telecom中華電信, with about 11.2 million subscribers (Jan 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Republic of China Ministry of Transportation and Communications (35.29%)Shin Kong Life Insurance (3.3%)Cathay Life Insurance (2.53%)Chunghwa
Owned by Fubon Group
Owned by Far Eastern Group
- 3G has been switched off on Chunghwa Telecom中華電信, Taiwan Mobile台灣大哥大, Far EasTone遠傳電信. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
- 2G is gone on Chunghwa Telecom中華電信, Taiwan Mobile台灣大哥大, Far EasTone遠傳電信, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Taiwan: 5G 2100, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 2600, LTE 700, LTE 900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2005-10-13, a transfer takes about 1 day(s) and costs twd 112.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Ibon Mobile.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Free and premium numbers in Taiwan
+886 80 012 3456Free from inside Taiwan (numbers starting with 800 / 807 / 809). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+886 20 312 3456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 20. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Taiwan via Google libphonenumber.