How to call the Philippines from Hong Kong
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from Hong Kong
How to make a call to the Philippines from Hong Kong: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Philippine numbers start with 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 63.
- Mobile+63
- Landline00 63
- 00Hong Kong exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 00 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City00 6382then the local number
- Manila00 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City00 6362then the local number
- Cebu City00 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro00 6388then the local number
- Angeles City00 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City00 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City00 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a Philippine city code
Dial the city code right after 63, then the local number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Manila00 63 2
- Davao City00 63 82
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Baguio City00 63 74
Drop the 0 before the area code
When calling the Philippines cell phones or landlines, a saved number with its home 0 does not connect.
- Fails
- 00 63 02 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 63 2 xxxx xxxx
Number length varies by place
Philippine numbers after 63 have 6 to 13 digits, so a 9-digit number can be valid.
Calling the Philippines from Hong Kong without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Hong Kong charge up to $1.50/min. csl and 3 need access code 001 or the 3 IDD 1968 通話組合 for this route, so check which one your line uses.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $1.00 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $1.50 with access code 001$0.15 with access code 1968 with plan |
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. There is no time difference between Hong Kong and the Philippines, so the best hours never move.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Hong Kong
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
3 needs IDD and Roaming Service for 001 calls
A 3 line without the IDD & Roaming Service subscription cannot use IDD 001. Switch the service on with 3 before you call abroad.
3 Hong Kong, IDD 001 Terms & Conditionscsl adds local airtime to every IDD call
csl IDD 001 calls also count local call minutes or incur local airtime charges.
csl, IDD 001 Voice Call Coverage and Charges3 treats a call back from call history as IDD 001
Dial through 1968 to use 3 IDD 1968 Service. A call to an overseas number from the call history menu uses the IDD 001 tariff instead.
3 Hong Kong, IDD 1968 Terms & Conditionscsl prepaid limits internet calls after the fair-use limit
On csl prepaid data services, internet calls (VoIP) can be disabled once you pass the fair-use limit. Check your prepaid product before you rely on a calling app.
csl, Prepaid Fair Usage PolicyFrom 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 a Hong Kong cell phone?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Hong Kong
Are calls to the Philippines included in Hong Kong phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Hong Kong that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Hong Kong?
With no plan, carriers in Hong Kong charge up to $1.50 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Hong Kong?
For Davao City, dial 00 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 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 to call the Philippines from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
From a landline in Hong Kong, dial 00 63, then the number
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. All year: the same time as Hong Kong
How do I call the Philippines from Hong Kong, as an international call to the Philippines?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
How much does csl charge for calls to the Philippines?
csl charges $1.00 a minute to a landline in the Philippines and $1.00 to a mobile
Does 3 Hong Kong include calls to the Philippines?
With the IDD 1968 通話組合. Without it, 3 Hong Kong charges $1.50 a minute to a landline and $1.50 to a mobile