Taiwan country code (+886) — formats & examples
Use +886 to call Taiwan. See number formats, common mistakes, and plan the best time to call.
Dialing information
- Country code+886
- LanguagesMandarin
- Time zonesAsia/Taipei
- Phonecall rate$0.24/min
Landline $0.24/minMobile $0.40/min
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Start a callCalling format
- Country code+886
- Mobile format pattern+886 XXX XXX XXX
- Landline format pattern+886 XX XXXX XXXX
- NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.
Valid number patterns
Valid mobile number pattern
+886 XXX XXX XXX
e.g. +886 912 345 678
Valid landline number pattern
+886 XX XXXX XXXX
Common dialing mistakes for Taiwan
- Forgetting to dial +886 before the local number - international calls to Taiwan require the country code.
- Keeping the leading zero when dialing from abroad - drop the leading 0 after the country code +886.
- Mixing up mobile and landline formats - Taiwan numbers differ in length and structure; check the pattern before dialing.
- Calling outside local business hours - check Taiwan's time zone to avoid very early or late calls.
- Omitting the country code when calling from another country - always use +886 for Taiwan.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about calling Taiwan with the +886 country code.
- Which time zones does Taiwan use?
- Taiwan has the following time zones: Asia/Taipei. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
- Do I need to install an app to call Taiwan?
- No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Taiwan directly from your browser using Phonecall. Just enter the Taiwan phone number (+886) to get started.
- What is an example of a mobile or landline number in Taiwan?
- A typical mobile number format is: +886 123456789. A landline number might look like: +886 12345678. Omit any leading 0.
- How much does it cost to call Taiwan?
- Calling Taiwan with Phonecall starts from $0.24/min for landlines and $0.40/min for mobile numbers. We show the rate before you dial.
- What is the calling code for Taiwan?
- The calling code for Taiwan is +886. To call, start with the international access code, then dial +886 followed by the local number.
- What languages are spoken in Taiwan?
- In Taiwan, the main languages spoken are Mandarin.
Call planning
Check local time in Taiwan and your location so you call at a good time.
Time zones in Taiwan
Asia/Taipei
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Taiwan. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.