How to call the Philippines from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to the Philippines from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Philippine numbers run from 6 to 13 digits, a 9-digit number included, so check for a leading 0 after 63.
- 00New Zealand 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 Baguio City without the 0
Baguio City is area code 74, and callers often add a 0 before it. Dial the local number right after 74.
- Fails
- 00 63 0 74
- Works
- 00 63 74
Save Philippine contacts with +63
For calling the Philippines cell phones, save each contact with +63 and dial it from your New Zealand mobile.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 63
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the Philippines from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. Only One NZ Home Phone includes the Philippines, Spark sells an add-on, and 2degrees has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.50 |
 | No rate published |
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 only when New Zealand moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 New Zealand on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to the Philippines included in New Zealand phone plans?
On some plans. One NZ includes calls to the Philippines in its plans. Spark 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 New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Does One NZ include calls to the Philippines?
Yes, up to 250 minutes. One NZ includes 250 minutes to the Philippines with Medium Endless Mobile
How to call Davao City from New Zealand?
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 New Zealand for free, or make 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 63, then the number
International call to the Philippines: how do I call the Philippines from New Zealand?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. April to September: 4 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 5 hours behind Auckland