How to Call Taiwan From the United States
Determine local times and decide when to place your international call., Acquire the necessary phone numbers and calling codes., Dial the correct international phone number in the following format: U.S. Exit Code + Taiwan's Country Code + Area Code...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Determine local times and decide when to place your international call.
The United States spans 6 time zones:
Eastern Time, Central Time, Mountain Time, Pacific Time, Hawaii Time and Alaska Time.
These time zones range from 5 to 10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-5:00 to GMT-10:00), depending on which state you are calling from.
Taiwan is in the Taiwan Time Zone, which operates 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +8:00).
Confirm the local time in each location and plan to place your call at a time that is convenient to both parties. -
Step 2: Acquire the necessary phone numbers and calling codes.
In order to dial international calls to Taiwan you will need: the United States Exit Code, Taiwan's Country Code, the local City/Area Code and the Subscriber phone number you are calling.
You may find most of this information online.
United States Exit Code is
011.
Taiwan's Country Code is
886.
Taiwanese Area/City Codes are 1 or 2 digits long.
Taiwanese Subscriber Numbers are 7 or 8 digits long.
The area code and subscriber number will total 8 digits, except for subscribers in Taipei and its surrounding region who have 9-digit numbers. , If you are placing a call from New York, United States to Taipei, Taiwan you will dial: 011 886 2 XXXXXXXX (X equals the subscriber number). -
Step 3: Dial the correct international phone number in the following format: U.S. Exit Code + Taiwan's Country Code + Area Code + Subscriber Number.
Detailed Guide
The United States spans 6 time zones:
Eastern Time, Central Time, Mountain Time, Pacific Time, Hawaii Time and Alaska Time.
These time zones range from 5 to 10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-5:00 to GMT-10:00), depending on which state you are calling from.
Taiwan is in the Taiwan Time Zone, which operates 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +8:00).
Confirm the local time in each location and plan to place your call at a time that is convenient to both parties.
In order to dial international calls to Taiwan you will need: the United States Exit Code, Taiwan's Country Code, the local City/Area Code and the Subscriber phone number you are calling.
You may find most of this information online.
United States Exit Code is
011.
Taiwan's Country Code is
886.
Taiwanese Area/City Codes are 1 or 2 digits long.
Taiwanese Subscriber Numbers are 7 or 8 digits long.
The area code and subscriber number will total 8 digits, except for subscribers in Taipei and its surrounding region who have 9-digit numbers. , If you are placing a call from New York, United States to Taipei, Taiwan you will dial: 011 886 2 XXXXXXXX (X equals the subscriber number).
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