How to call the Philippines from Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia
How to make a call to the Philippines from Malaysia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Malaysia exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- 82Davao City
- xxxx 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
- 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 city from Malaysia
Each city has its own code after 63. Manila has a single digit.
- Manila00 63 2
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Baguio City00 63 74
- Cagayan de Oro00 63 88
Drop the 0 after 63
A 9-digit number saved with its 0 does not connect from Malaysia.
- Fails
- 00 63 0 2 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 63 2 xxxx xxxx
Calling the Philippines from Malaysia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.59/min. U Mobile includes the Philippines with ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan, while CelcomDigi and Maxis include it in no plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.25 + tax |
 | $0.59 + tax |
 | $0.24 + tax$0.15 + tax 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 the Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, so no clock change applies.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Kuala Lumpur
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
Prepaid 5G Biru Unlimited Passes cover domestic calls only
On CelcomDigi Prepaid 5G Biru, the Unlimited Passes cover calls inside Malaysia only. International calls are not part of the pass.
CelcomDigi, Prepaid 5G Biru 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 from Malaysia cell phone or mobile, and calling the Philippines cell phones?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Malaysia
Are calls to the Philippines included in Malaysia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Malaysia that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Malaysia?
With no plan, carriers in Malaysia charge up to $0.59 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Malaysia?
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 Malaysia for free, and is there 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
From a landline in Malaysia, 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 Kuala Lumpur
How do I call the Philippines from Malaysia on an international call to the Philippines?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
Does U Mobile include calls to the Philippines?
With the ULTRA / 5G-Ready Prepaid Rate Plan. Without it, U Mobile charges $0.24 a minute to a landline and $0.24 to a mobile