How much does it cost to call Taiwan from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Taiwan cost $0.18/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇹🇼 How to Call Taiwan from US

Q: How do I call Taiwan from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 886 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +886 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Taiwan?

The country code for Taiwan is +886. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Taiwan from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Taiwan

US From US Landline

011 + 886 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+886 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇹🇼 Taiwan Country Code: +886

Step-by-Step: How to Call Taiwan

Follow these steps to dial Taiwan from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Taiwan's Country Code: 886

This routes your call to Taiwan. Every country has a unique code - Taiwan's is +886.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Taiwan

Let's call a Taiwan number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-886-12345678

From US cell phone:

+88612345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 886 (Taiwan code) + 12345678 (local number)

Taiwan Phone Number Format

Understanding Taiwan phone numbers

Country Code +886

ISO Code TW

Number Length 9-10 digits

Mobile Prefixes 9

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +886 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-886-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 110

Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Taiwanese mobile numbers start with 09 and are 10 digits. Internationally, dial +886 followed by 9 digits. For example, 0912-345-678 becomes +886-912-345-678. Taipei: +886-2-XXXX-XXXX.

Taiwan Quick Facts

Capital

Taipei

Language

Mandarin Chinese

Currency

TWD

Timezone

UTC+8

Tips for Calling Taiwan

Taiwan is 13 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The best time to call from the US East Coast is evening (7-9 PM ET = 8-10 AM TST next day). Taiwanese business culture is influenced by both Chinese and Japanese traditions — courtesy and respect are valued. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Taiwan does not observe daylight saving time.

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Calling Taiwan FAQ

How do I call Taiwan from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 886 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +886 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Taiwan?

The country code for Taiwan is +886. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Taiwan?

With InternationalCall, calls to Taiwan cost $0.18/min for mobile and $0.18/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.