072 area code — Kaohsiung
In Taiwan, the area code 072 covers Kaohsiung. Numbers are written internationally as +886 72.
How to call Kaohsiung
- From abroad
- +886 72 XXX XXXX
- Within Taiwan
- 072 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +886
About the 072 area code
When you see a number beginning +886 72, it belongs to Kaohsiung: the 886 is Taiwan's country calling code and 72 is the area code.
Area codes like 072 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 Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung uses the area code 072, written internationally as +886 72.
How do I call Kaohsiung from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +886 72, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung is in the Asia/Taipei time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 072 a mobile or a landline code?
072 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kaohsiung. Mobile numbers in Taiwan use their own separate prefixes.