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To call Taiwan from Australia, dial 0011, then the Taiwanese country code 886, then the Taiwanese number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +886 instead of 0011 886. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Taiwan: +886
The country code for Taiwan is +886. These are the codes to call Taiwan from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 886, the country calling code for Taiwan.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Taiwan, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 886 is the same for every city in Taiwan.
Dial 0011, then 886, then the Taiwanese number without its first 0.
| Number in Taiwan | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 0912 345 678 | 0011 886 912 345 678 |
| Landline | 02 2345 6789 | 0011 886 2 2345 6789 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Taiwanese Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Taiwanese number as you got it, such as 02 2345 6789 or +886 912 345 678. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Taiwan.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Taiwan
Taiwanese mobile numbers start with 09 and have 10 digits, for example 0912 345 678. From Australia drop the 0, so the number starts 886 9. Numbers that start 0969 are satellite phones, not mobiles.
Landlines start with 0 and an area code of 1 to 3 digits. Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung share 02, and Taipei numbers have 8 digits after it. Most other areas have a 7 digit local number. Miaoli is 037, Nantou 049 and Taitung 089, so check the code before you drop digits.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 2 | 0011 886 2 + number |
| New Taipei | 2 | 0011 886 2 + number |
| Taichung | 4 | 0011 886 4 + number |
| Kaohsiung | 7 | 0011 886 7 + number |
| Tainan | 6 | 0011 886 6 + number |
| Taoyuan | 3 | 0011 886 3 + number |
| Hsinchu | 3 | 0011 886 3 + number |
| Keelung | 2 | 0011 886 2 + number |
| Chiayi | 5 | 0011 886 5 + number |
| Taitung | 89 | 0011 886 89 + number |
Area codes as they follow 886. Inside Taiwan each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Taiwan from Australia
The time gap to Taiwan depends on your city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 4:00 pm in Taiwan, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 5:00 pm in Taiwan.
| Your city | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 3h behind July: 2h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 2h behind July: 2h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 2h 30m behind July: 1h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 1h 30m behind July: 1h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: same time July: same time |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Taiwan has no daylight saving, so the gap changes only when Australian clocks change.
International Call Rates to Taiwan with a Calling Card
Calls to Taiwan start at 2.4c a minute on Mr Calls (89c a call). Taiwanese mobiles cost more than landlines on every card.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 25cAsian Connection | 75cEasy Calling | $1.50Easy Calling |
| Mobile | $1.06Super Deal | $2.64Super Deal | $5.28Super Deal |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Taiwan.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Taiwan from Australia.
How to Call Taiwan from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Taiwan in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Taiwan start at 2.4c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Taiwan before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Taiwan Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 886, e.g. 0011 886 0912 345 678 instead of 0011 886 912 345 678.
- Assuming every area code is one digit. Miaoli is 037, Nantou 049, Kinmen 082, Taitung 089 and Matsu 0836, so from abroad they become 886 37, 886 49, 886 82, 886 89 and 886 836.
- Thinking a 7-digit local number is a digit short. Taipei and Taichung local numbers have 8 digits, most other areas 7, and Miaoli, Kinmen and Taitung 6.
- Dialling 00 to call out of Taiwan. The international codes are three digits, such as 002.
- Assuming an 0800 freephone number will work from Australia. Ask for a landline or mobile number instead.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Taiwan
People in Taiwan call Australia with the international code 002, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 002 61 412 345 678. Some carriers also have their own codes, such as 006 or 009. From a mobile in Taiwan, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Taiwan, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +886?
Taiwan. From Australia dial 0011 886, then the Taiwanese number without its first 0.
What do Taiwanese mobile numbers start with?
Taiwanese mobiles start with 09 and have 10 digits, for example 0912 345 678. From Australia dial 0011 886 912 345 678.
What is the area code for Taipei?
Taipei is 02, with 8 digit local numbers. From Australia dial 0011 886 2 and the 8 digits. Taichung is 04 and Kaohsiung 07.
Is +886 the same as +86?
No. +886 is the code for Taiwan. +86 is mainland China and +852 is Hong Kong. Check the digits before you dial.
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Taiwan costs 25c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call costs $1.50 to a landline on Easy Calling and $5.28 to a mobile on Super Deal. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Taiwan from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 2.4c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.5c on Easy Calling and mobiles at 8.8c on Super Deal.
Can I call Taiwan for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Taiwan, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Taiwan, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
