How to call the Philippines from India
- 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 India
How to make a call to the Philippines from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Philippine area code loses its leading 0 after 63, so Manila is 2 and not 02.
- 00India 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
Area codes for the main cities
Type the city code straight after 00 63, with no 0.
- Manila00 63 2
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Davao City00 63 82
- Baguio City00 63 74
Calling the Philippines cell phones
A mobile in India adds the exit code for you when you start with the plus.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 63 and the area code
- Dial the local number
Check the digits after 63
Philippine numbers run from 6 to 13 digits after 63, so a 9-digit number is valid.
Calling the Philippines from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. Airtel needs its ISD pack for this route, and neither Jio nor Vi includes the Philippines in a plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.088 + tax with plan |
 | $0.093 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax |
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 time difference has no seasonal change, so one call window works in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 from India cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to the Philippines included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
Does Airtel include calls to the Philippines?
With the Airtel ISD recharge ₹18 for 28 days. Without it, Airtel charges $0.15 a minute to a landline and $0.15 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Can I call the Philippines for free, or make a free call to a 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 Davao City from India?
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
How to call the Philippines from India 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 India?
From a landline in India, 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: 2.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
How do I call the Philippines from India with an international call?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too