886 Country Code: Taiwan (+886)
Country code 886 (+886) belongs to Taiwan. Taiwan uses the international dialing code +886, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TW.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +886 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00886 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 886 (from the US and Canada), 0011 886 (from Australia), or the bare 886. All refer to the same Taiwan country code. Note: 886 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +886 is the international dialing code for Taiwan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Taiwan (+886).
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Did You Get a Call from +886? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +886 followed by more digits is originating from Taiwan. The caller is dialing you from a Taiwan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Taiwan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +886:
- -Family or friends in Taiwan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Taiwan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Taiwan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +886 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +886 number from the US, use Kinvo's Taiwan dialing guide — calls cost from $0.13/min with no app to download.
Taiwan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +886.
Calling Taiwan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Taiwan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Taiwan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0912345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Taiwan. Dial +886 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Taiwan numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Taiwan uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +886 is the legitimate Taiwan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +886 numbers are legitimate calls from Taiwan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +886 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +886 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Taiwan from Your Browser
To place a call to Taiwan, dial +886 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Taiwan Country Code
Which country is country code 886?
Country code 886 belongs to Taiwan. The full international dialing code is +886, also written as 00886 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 886 from the US and Canada, or +886 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Taiwan?
+886 is the international dialing code for Taiwan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is TW. Equivalent forms — 00886, 011 886, +886, and 886 — all refer to the same Taiwan country code.
Is 886 a US area code?
No. 886 is the international country code for Taiwan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Taiwan from the US, dial +886 or 011 886 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Taiwan from abroad?
Yes. Taiwan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +886. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Taiwan.
Can I call Taiwan from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Taiwan via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +886 followed by the local number.