How to call the Philippines from Taiwan
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 63 x xxxx xxxx
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How to dial the Philippines from Taiwan
How to make a call to the Philippines from Taiwan: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- +From a mobile
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- x xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 中華電信019 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
City codes for the Philippines
Dial the city code right after 63. From a landline, start with your carrier code, such as 019 for 中華電信.
- Manila019 63 2
- Cebu City019 63 32
- Davao City019 63 82
Drop the 0 after 63
Write a 9-digit number without its leading 0 when you dial from Taiwan.
- Fails
- 019 63 02
- Works
- 019 63 2
Calling the Philippines cell phones
A contact saved as +63 and the number works from any Taiwan mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling the Philippines from Taiwan without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Taiwan charge up to $0.56/min. Carriers in Taiwan do not include the Philippines in a plan, and 中華電信 needs the 熱線009 registered number for its lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.56$0.33 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. The time difference is zero all year, because neither place moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Taipei
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
Dial 009 on Chunghwa Telecom for promotions
Chunghwa Telecom accepts the shared code 002. Its own code 009 gets occasional promotional rates.
Chunghwa Telecom, International Direct Dial (IDD 002/009)Included minutes exclude international calls
Chunghwa Telecom’s standard 4G and 5G tariffs exclude international calls from included minutes. International calls incur separate charges.
Chunghwa Telecom, 4G tariffsFrom 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 a Taiwan cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Taiwan
Are calls to the Philippines included in Taiwan phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Taiwan that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Taiwan?
With no plan, carriers in Taiwan charge up to $0.56 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Taiwan?
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, or to a Philippines toll free number from Taiwan?
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 Taiwan for free? 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
From a landline in Taiwan, dial your carrier's code, then 63 and the number: 019 with 中華電信
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 Taipei
How to call from Taiwan to the Philippines, as an international call?
Dial +63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too