Country Code +886

Taiwan uses the international dialing code +886

+886

Which Country Has Code +886?

Taiwan flag Taiwan uses the international dialing code +886.

How to Call a +886 Number from the US

Numbers in Taiwan have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +886. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +886 or 011 886.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 090–098		 011 886 91X XXX XXX +886 91X XXX XXX
Landline 011 886 2 XXXX XXXX +886 2 XXXX XXXX
Toll-free
starts with 080		 011 886 80 XXX XXXX +886 80 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Taiwan phone number format.

Got a Call From +886?

A number starting with +886 is registered in Taiwan. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +886 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +886 start with 90–98 (+886 91X XXX XXX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +886 2 XXXX XXXX for Taipei.
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 20 after +886: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 7:58 AM in Taipei right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +886 FAQ

Which country has country code 886?
+886 is the country code of Taiwan. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +886.
Is a +886 number a mobile or a landline?
In Taiwan, mobile numbers start with 90–98 after +886, for example +886 91X XXX XXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +886 2 XXXX XXXX for Taipei.
What time is it in Taiwan right now?
It is 7:58 AM on Saturday in Taipei (UTC+8), 12 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 9:00 PM–8:00 AM EDT.
Are some +886 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Taiwan, premium-rate numbers start with 20 after +886. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +886 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 886 91X XXX XXX, without the leading 0 used inside Taiwan. From a mobile, dial +886 91X XXX XXX.
I got a call from +886. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +886 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Taiwan Quick Info

Country Taiwan
Dialing Code +886
ISO-2 Code tw
ISO-3 Code TWN
Capital Taipei
Continent Asia
Population 22,974,347
Currency Nouveau dollar
Domain tw
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Time in Taipei

7:58 AM

Saturday · UTC+8 · 12 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 9:00 PM–8:00 AM EDT (6:00 PM–5:00 AM PDT).