How to call the Philippines
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 63 x xxxx xxxx
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How to call the Philippines from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Philippines from abroad
How to make a call to the Philippines from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. After +63, drop the 0 of a Philippine number: Manila is +63 2, and a mobile starts with +63 9.
- Fails
- +63 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- +63 2 xxxx xxxx
- 00Exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call the Philippines
Dial a city by its area code
Each big city has its own area code after +63.
- Cebu City+63 32
- Davao City+63 82
- Baguio City+63 74
- Iloilo City+63 33
Reach newer mobile ranges
Most mobiles start with 9, and a few newer ranges start with 81 or 89. Philippine numbers vary in length, and some have 9 digits.
- Most mobiles+63 9
- Newer range+63 81
- Newer range+63 89
How the Philippines phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02 in Metro Manila, or a 3-digit area code such as 032 or 082. In Metro Manila, the next digit names the phone company: 8 for PLDT, 7 for Globe, 3 for Bayan.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 09, or 9 after +63. A few newer mobile ranges start with 081 or 089.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1800. It works only from inside the Philippines, and often only from one network, PLDT or Globe.
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When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. The Philippines keeps one clock all year, so the time difference moves only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Philippines
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov2All Souls' DayMonday
- Nov30Bonifacio DayMonday
- Dec8Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec24Christmas EveThursday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
Why a call to the Philippines fails
The 0 is still there
A Philippine number keeps its 0 only for calls made inside the country: 02 in Manila, 09 for a mobile. Drop it when you dial from abroad: +63 already does its job.
You dialed 00 but your country uses a different code
00 reaches the Philippines from most countries. Callers in the US and Canada need 011 first instead.
The toll-free number will not connect
Philippine toll-free numbers start with 1800. They work only for callers already inside the country, so dialing one from abroad reaches nobody.
Questions
How do I call the Philippines from another country: how to call to the Philippines, and how do you call the Philippines number?
Dial your exit code, then 63 and the number
How to call the Philippines number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 63?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the Philippines mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +63, then the number
Why does my call to the Philippines not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still there, you dialed 00 but your country uses a different code, and the toll-free number will not connect. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Philippines now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. Most of the Philippines keeps the time of Manila. The Philippines has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Philippines?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Philippines. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call, phone call, or telephone call to the Philippines landline or mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +63 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 63 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a free WhatsApp call to the Philippines using WiFi online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Philippines needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser