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Taiwan country code +886 — call Taiwan & get a number.
The island that makes the world's chips is one digit away from being misdialed — it's +886, not +86. Get it right with the full guide: formats from the US, UK and across Asia-Pacific, every area code, current mobile prefixes, live time & weather — plus how businesses get a Taiwan virtual number with MCM.
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Taiwan at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Taiwan?
Taiwan answers on +886 — a code worth memorising precisely, because it sits a single digit away from mainland China's +86. Dial it after your own exit code to reach any Taiwanese landline or mobile from abroad. Inside Taiwan you skip +886 and lead with the trunk 0; calling in from overseas, that 0 falls away.
Code +886 was assigned to Taiwan by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Taiwan.
How to call Taiwan from anywhere
The sequence is exit code, then 886, then the area code or mobile prefix with its leading 0 removed, then the local number.
Full example: +886 02 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
Taiwan phone number format explained
Taiwan runs an open numbering plan: landline area codes flex between 1 and 4 digits (counting the trunk 0), while mobiles are a uniform 10 digits nationwide.
Landline
Format `0 [area code] [local number]`. The big tech hubs — Taipei (02) and Taichung (04) — carry 8-digit local numbers; most other regions use 7. Example domestic: 02 2345 6789. International: +886 2 2345 6789.
Mobile
Format `09XX XXX XXX` (10 digits domestically, always opening 09). Example domestic: 0912 345 678. International: +886 912 345 678 (the 0 is dropped).
Taiwan area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| Ville | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei / New Taipei / Keelung | Northern Taiwan | 02 |
| Taoyuan | Taoyuan City | 03 |
| Hsinchu | Hsinchu City/County | 03 |
| Taichung | Central Taiwan | 04 |
| Changhua | Changhua County | 04 |
| Chiayi | Chiayi City/County | 05 |
| Tainan | Southern Taiwan | 06 |
| Kaohsiung | Kaohsiung City | 07 |
| Pingtung | Pingtung County | 08 |
| Miaoli | Miaoli County | 037 |
| Nantou | Nantou County | 049 |
| Taitung | Taitung County | 089 |
Taiwan mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +886 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Chunghwa Telecom
the largest operator; numbers across the 09 range (e.g., 0910, 0912, 0932, 0972). Carrier-selection codes 002/009.
Taiwan Mobile
major operator; numbers across the 09 range (e.g., 0918, 0935, 0952). Carrier-selection code 006. (Absorbed Taiwan Star / T Star.)
Far EasTone (FET)
major operator; numbers across the 09 range (e.g., 0916, 0936, 0975). Carrier-selection code 007. (Merged with Asia Pacific Telecom.)
Asia Pacific Telecom (APT)
now part of FET; legacy 09 ranges remain in service.
Taiwan time zone
Taiwan holds steady on China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8, every day of the year — no daylight saving, so the offset you learn today is the offset forever. For teams coordinating fab schedules and supplier calls, that fixed gap is a small mercy.
** Europe should ring Taipei in its early afternoon to catch the Taiwanese morning. US East Coast callers do best at 8–11pm their time, landing as Taiwan opens. Taiwan ↔ Singapore or Hong Kong is the easy case — same or near-same hour, no math required.
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Common mistakes when calling Taiwan
Presque tous les appels internationaux échoués sont un problème de formatage et non un problème de réseau.
**Dropping a digit and landing in China:** This is the classic Taiwan slip. Taiwan is **+886**; mainland China is **+86**. Miss the extra 8 and your call to a Taipei supplier rings somewhere across the strait entirely
the single most common mistake on this code.
**Keeping the leading 0:** From abroad, strip the 0 from both area codes and mobile prefixes
**Keeping the leading 0:** From abroad, strip the 0 from both area codes and mobile prefixes. It's +886 **2**…, not +886 **02**…
**Forcing 7 digits everywhere:** Taipei (02) and Taichung (04) carry **8-digit** local numbers; most other regions take 7
**Forcing 7 digits everywhere:** Taipei (02) and Taichung (04) carry **8-digit** local numbers; most other regions take 7. Don't truncate the tech hubs.
**Reading the carrier off the number:** Full portability means a 0912 line may have moved to any of the operators
**Reading the carrier off the number:** Full portability means a 0912 line may have moved to any of the operators.
**Tacking carrier-selection codes onto overseas calls:** 002/006/007 are dialed **inside** Taiwan to choose a long-distance carrier
they have no place in a call from abroad.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Taiwan
Swap carrier IDD for VoIP / a virtual number
MCM carries Taiwan calls over IP for a fraction of mobile roaming rates.
Favour landlines for long calls
fixed-line termination into Taiwan usually beats mobile on price.
Plan around the steady 8-hour gap
since Taiwan never shifts for DST, lock in overlapping hours once and avoid missed-call callbacks.
**Run a local Taiwan DID** so suppliers and customers reach you on a home-rate +886 number.
Why businesses get a Taiwan virtual number
Taiwan sits at the heart of the global electronics supply chain — semiconductors, hardware, precision components — and its buyers and partners expect to reach you locally. A +886 number puts you inside that network while your team works from anywhere.
**Higher answer rates**
**Higher answer rates** — a familiar 02/07 or 09 number gets picked up where a foreign caller ID is ignored.
**Credibility with partners**
**Credibility with partners** — an in-country line reads as a genuine, reachable presence in the supply chain.
**Cheaper inbound**
**Cheaper inbound** — customers call at local rates rather than paying international.
**Centralized routing**
**Centralized routing** — Taipei, Kaohsiung and mobile calls all reach one global team.
**Fast market entry**
**Fast market entry** — operate in Taiwan without a physical office or a local SIM.
**Genuine PSTN presence**
**Genuine PSTN presence** — a real, dialable Taiwanese number, not a relay.
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How to get your Taiwan virtual number
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**Choose your DID** — a Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung or national mobile-style number.
**Verify and configure** — clear quick KYC and set your routing rules.
**Wire up your team** — forward to SIP, apps, mobiles or a contact center.
**Start taking Taiwan calls** — your +886 presence is live in minutes.
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Taiwan +886 — FAQ
Is Taiwan's code +886 or +86?expand_more
+886. The +86 belongs to mainland China — they look almost identical, so confirm the extra 8 before you dial.
What happens if I accidentally dial +86 instead of +886?expand_more
Your call routes into mainland China rather than Taiwan. Always double-check the code when adding a Taiwanese contact.
What's the area code for Taipei, the tech capital?expand_more
02 domestically; from abroad it's +886 2, followed by an 8-digit local number.
And Kaohsiung?expand_more
07 at home; +886 7 from overseas.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Taiwan?expand_more
Yes — from abroad, remove it from both landline area codes and mobile prefixes.
How long are Taiwanese mobile numbers?expand_more
A fixed 10 digits domestically, always starting 09 (e.g., 0912 345 678).
Does Taiwan ever change its clocks?expand_more
No. It stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so the offset to other countries shifts only when those countries observe DST.
Can my business get a Taiwan number to route worldwide?expand_more
Yes — MCM supplies Taiwan virtual DIDs you can forward to SIP, apps or a contact center anywhere.