How to call the Philippines from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to the Philippines from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Philippine number written with a leading 0 loses that 0 after 00 63.
- 00The UAE 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 a Philippine city by code
Here is how to call to the Philippines from the UAE by city: put the code right after 63. Manila takes one digit.
- Manila00 63 2
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Davao City00 63 82
- Baguio City00 63 74
Drop the 0 after 63
A local number saved with a leading 0 fails from the UAE.
- Fails
- 00 63 0 82
- Works
- 00 63 82
Know the number length
When calling the Philippines cell phones or landlines, a 9-digit number after 63 is valid, and so are lengths from 6 to 13 digits.
Calling the Philippines from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61/min. du plans include calls to the Philippines, while e& prepaid needs an opt in to its International Calling Offer.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $0.27$0.26 with plan |
 | $0.61$0.26 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 to Dubai stays fixed all year, because the Philippines has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 4 hours ahead of Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 the UAE cell phone?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
How to call the Philippines landline from the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 63, then the 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
How to call the Philippines from the UAE using Etisalat, and does an Etisalat call to the Philippines cost extra?
With the e& International Calling Offer. Without it, e& charges $0.61 a minute to a landline and $0.61 to a mobile
Does du include calls to the Philippines?
With the International Savings Offer. Without it, du charges $0.27 a minute to a landline and $0.27 to a mobile
Are calls to the Philippines included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.61 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from the UAE?
For Davao City, dial 00 63 82, then the local number
How to make a free call to the Philippines mobile number, or call the Philippines from the UAE 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 the UAE 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
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
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. All year: 4 hours ahead of Dubai