056 area code — Chiayi/Yunlin
In Taiwan, the area code 056 covers Chiayi/Yunlin. Numbers are written internationally as +886 56.
How to call Chiayi/Yunlin
- From abroad
- +886 56 XXX XXXX
- Within Taiwan
- 056 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +886
About the 056 area code
When you see a number beginning +886 56, it belongs to Chiayi/Yunlin: the 886 is Taiwan's country calling code and 56 is the area code.
Area codes like 056 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Taiwan number. To actually receive an SMS on a Taiwan number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Chiayi/Yunlin?
Chiayi/Yunlin uses the area code 056, written internationally as +886 56.
How do I call Chiayi/Yunlin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +886 56, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Chiayi/Yunlin?
Chiayi/Yunlin is in the Asia/Taipei time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 056 a mobile or a landline code?
056 is a geographic (landline) area code for Chiayi/Yunlin. Mobile numbers in Taiwan use their own separate prefixes.