How to call the Philippines from Australia
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from Australia
How to make a call to the Philippines from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- 2Manila
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +63 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +63 2 4001 2345
- Mobile
- +63 2 4001 2345
- Landline
- 0011 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City0011 6382then the local number
- Manila0011 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City0011 6362then the local number
- Cebu City0011 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro0011 6388then the local number
- Angeles City0011 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City0011 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City0011 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a Philippine city
How to call to the Philippines from Australia: add the city code after 63. A 9-digit number is one of the lengths in use.
- Manila0011 63 2
- Cebu City0011 63 32
- Davao City0011 63 82
Remove the 0 before the code
A saved Philippine number often starts with 0. Leave it out after 63.
- Fails
- 0011 63 082 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 63 82 xxx xxxx
Save contacts with +63
Calling the Philippines cell phones works the same way: a contact saved with +63 works from any mobile in Australia. Type it in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 63
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the Philippines from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Optus and Vodafone include the Philippines on one named plan each, and no Telstra plan includes it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $1.75 landline · $1.03 mobile |
 | $0.10 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call the Philippines?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. The Philippines keeps the same time all year, so the time difference changes when Sydney moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to the Philippines also fails when
- The 0 is still there
- You dialed 00 but your country uses a different code
- The toll-free number will not connect
Questions
How to call the Philippines mobile number from Australia cell phone?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to the Philippines included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to the Philippines in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Australia?
For Davao City, dial 0011 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 63. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +63 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 63 and the number
Can I call the Philippines on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 63 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Philippines
Why isn't my call going through to the Philippines?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to the Philippines: how to call the Philippines from Australia for free?
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 to call the Philippines from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Philippines without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Philippines landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 63, then the number
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. April to October: 2 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 3 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to the Philippines?
Dial 0011 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too