How to call the Philippines from Singapore
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 63 x xxxx xxxx
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How to dial the Philippines from Singapore
How to make a call to the Philippines from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Philippine area codes start with a 0 at home, so leave that 0 out after 63.
- +From a mobile
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 63
- Singtel001 63
- StarHub018 63
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +63 2 4001 2345
- Mobile
- +63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City+6382then the local number
- Manila+632then the local number
- Zamboanga City+6362then the local number
- Cebu City+6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro+6388then the local number
- Angeles City+6345then the local number
- Iloilo City+6333then the local number
- Bacolod City+6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a Philippine city from a mobile
Add the local number after the city code. A 9-digit number after 63 is valid, as lengths run from 6 to 13 digits.
- Manila+63 2
- Davao City+63 82
- Cebu City+63 32
- Baguio City+63 74
Dial +63 from any mobile
How to call to the Philippines from Singapore, and calling the Philippines cell phones, work the same way.
- Dial +63
- Dial the number, area code first
Toll free numbers do not connect
How to call the Philippines toll free number from Singapore: you cannot, because the toll-free number will not connect. Ask for a number with an area code.
Calling the Philippines from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.87/min. Only Singtel's hi! Senior Plan and M1's IDD 033 Pack include the Philippines, and no StarHub plan does.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.87 |
 | $0.81 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.39 + tax with access code 018 |
Want to call the Philippines?
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When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. There is no time difference with Singapore, and no daylight saving time changes it.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From 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 Singapore mobile or cell phone?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to the Philippines included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to the Philippines in its plans. M1 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 Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.87 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Singapore?
For Davao City, dial +63 82, then the local number
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 make a free call to the Philippines, or call the Philippines from Singapore for free?
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 Singapore 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 Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 63 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
How to make an international call to the Philippines?
Dial +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. All year: the same time as Singapore