How many digits are prefixed at the beginning of a mobile phone number in Taiwan?Taiwan International Landline Phone Number Format

When making an international call to Taiwan from abroad , you need to dial the Taiwan international number prefix 886.

Taiwancellphone numberHow many digits does the prefix start with?

A question that people who have never dialed a Taiwanese mobile number often ask is: "How many digits are in the prefix of a Taiwanese mobile number?"

• Taiwan's mobile phone number has 10 codes, such as 0912345678, but the first 0 is dialed in Taiwan.

If you are making the call from elsewhere, you need to change it to: +886912345678

For example, to make an international direct dial call from China to Taipei, Taiwan, first dial the prefix: Taiwan code 886 + Taipei area code 2 + 8 digits of the phone number, i.e., "+886+2+xxxx-xxxx".

Taiwan InternationalPhone Numberprefix format

What international code should I add before calling a Taiwanese mobile number?

• Direct dial 00886 + area code (the leading 0 is optional) + user number
• Mobile phone 00886 + mobile phone number (the beginning 0 is not necessary)

What prefix do I need to add to dial a fixed landline/mobile number in Taiwan?

Taiwan phone number format: When making a long distance call from China, you must dial the long distance prefix 00 first (the table below includes the long distance prefix 00):

• Even if the area code for a long distance call is the same, it is still a long distance call if it belongs to a different area.
• For example, a call from Hsinchu City to Taoyuan City counts as a long distance call, even though the area code for long distance calls is 3.Conversely, areas belonging to the same area are counted as local dialects.
• For example, calls from Taipei City to Keelung City are counted as local calls.
• Since 2012 (101 years of the Republic of China), Chunghwa Telecom's long-distance call rates have been changed to be consistent with local calls.

Should I enter "00886" or "+886" before dialing a Taiwan phone number?

• In fact, "00" and "+" mean the same thing.
• Because of the old landline or mobile, "+" cannot be entered, so "00" must be entered.
• If you enter "00" in front of your Taiwan mobile number, you don't need to enter "+" again.

How do Taiwanese apply for a mobile phone number in mainland China?

Important: When registering mobile apps, computer software , or website accounts using your mobile phone number , never use publicly shared online SMS verification code receiving platforms to avoid your account being stolen.

It is best to use a private virtual Chinese mobile number or a virtual Hong Kong mobile number , which can effectively protect your privacy and avoid harassment.

If the website you registered can only fill in a Chinese mobile phone number, you can follow this article to apply for a Chinese mobile phone number ▼

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How to apply for a Hong Kong virtual mobile number to receive verification codes in Taiwan ? Please click the link below for details ▼

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Taiwan long distance fixed telephone prefix format