🇹🇼USA to Taiwan Guide

How to Call Taiwan
from USA

Calling Taiwan from United States normally means dialing 011 then +886 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
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Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

Follow these steps to connect to any landline or mobile in Taiwan.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 (US Exit Code).

2

Country Code

Dial 886 for Taiwan.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the area code + number.
Important: Drop the leading '0'.
(e.g., Taipei 02 becomes 2)

Major Taiwan City Codes

Use these codes after dialing +886.

CityRegionDialing Code (from US)
TaipeiNorth886 2
KaohsiungSouth886 7
TaichungCentral886 4
TainanSouth886 6
TaoyuanNorth886 3
HsinchuNorth886 3

Calling Taiwan from United States: what to know

Taiwan answers on the country code +886, with the capital in Taipei and most business concentrated around Taipei, Kaohsiung and Mobile. The working language for business is Mandarin Chinese, and local offices generally keep hours of 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +886 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Taiwan.

Most mobiles in Taiwan sit on operators such as Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone. Taipei uses the single digit area code 2; mobile numbers begin with 09.

Taiwan runs on UTC plus 8, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Taiwan from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +886

    +886 routes the call to Taiwan.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Taipei that means including the area code 2.

Best time to call Taiwan

The destination is 13 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
Early or late
Taiwan clock (UTC plus 8)
09:00 to 17:00

The two working days barely overlap. Aim for the very start or end of your day to reach someone in Taiwan during business hours.

Rates to Taiwan (+886)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.6193$6.19
Landline$0.3748$3.75

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Taiwan from United States?+

Dial 011 then +886 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Taiwan?+

The country code for Taiwan is +886. Taipei uses the area code 2.

What is the best time to call Taiwan?+

The destination is 13 hours ahead of you. The working days barely overlap, so aim for early morning or late evening on your side to reach a person during business hours.

Do I need to install an app to call Taiwan?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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