Taiwan
essentials.
The stuff you need in the first hour off the plane in Taiwan — plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, tap water and more, on one page.
Power plugType A, B110V/60Hz
Emergency110Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Tap watercautionstraight from the tap
Drivingright-handside of the road
TimezoneUTC+8 (CST)Mandarin Chinese
TippingTipping is not customary and is generally not expected, though upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge.
Say it in Mandarin Chinese
HelloNi hao (你好)
Thank youXiexie (謝謝)
How much?Duoshao qian? (多少錢？)
Taiwan — FAQ
What power plug and voltage does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses Type A, B plugs at 110V/60Hz. Bring a universal adapter, and check your devices support the voltage.
Is tap water safe to drink in Taiwan?
Tap water in Taiwan is generally best treated with caution — locals often drink it but visitors may prefer filtered or bottled.
What is the emergency number in Taiwan?
Dial 110 for general emergencies in Taiwan. Police is 110 and ambulance is 119.
Do you tip in Taiwan?
Tipping is not customary and is generally not expected, though upscale restaurants may add a 10% service charge.