How to call the Philippines from Japan
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 010 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from Japan
How to make a call to the Philippines from Japan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 010Japan 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
- 010 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City010 6382then the local number
- Manila010 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City010 6362then the local number
- Cebu City010 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro010 6388then the local number
- Angeles City010 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City010 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City010 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a city with its area code
How to call from Japan to the Philippines: put the area code right after 63.
- Manila010 63 2
- Cebu City010 63 32
- Davao City010 63 82
- Baguio City010 63 74
Drop the 0 after 63
A 9-digit number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 when you dial from Japan.
- Fails
- 010 63 032 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 010 63 32 xxxx xxxx
Use the right start for your phone
Calling the Philippines cell phones takes the plus, and the phone adds the exit code. A landline needs 010.
- Mobile+63
- Landline010 63
Calling the Philippines from Japan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.19/min. au needs its international calling plan for the Philippines, and docomo and SoftBank offer no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $1.19 |
 | $0.86 + tax |
 | $1.19 |
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 never changes, so the best hours to call stay the same in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Tokyo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
SoftBank international calls are outside free allowances
SoftBank international calls are not covered by the free allowance of a SoftBank plan or by the free allowance of the mail and web data discount service.
SoftBank, Calling abroad from Japandocomo international calls need a WORLD CALL application
A docomo customer without a WORLD CALL subscription must apply for it before making international calls.
docomo, WORLD CALLFrom 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 Japan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Japan
How to call the Philippines landline from Japan?
From a landline in Japan, dial 010 63, then the number
How to make an international call to the Philippines?
Dial 010 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
Are calls to the Philippines included in Japan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Japan that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Japan?
With no plan, carriers in Japan charge up to $1.19 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Japan?
For Davao City, dial 010 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 010 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 010, 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 Japan for free, with a free call to the Philippines?
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 Japan 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
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. All year: 1 hour behind Tokyo