How to call the Philippines from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to the Philippines from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Philippine area code, so Manila is 00 63 2 and not 00 63 02.
- Dial 00
- Dial 63
- Dial the area code without its 0
- 00The UK 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 Manila, Davao, Cebu, or Baguio
Each city has its own area code after 63. Keep the code and drop its 0.
- Manila00 63 2
- Davao City00 63 82
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Baguio City00 63 74
Save Philippine contacts with +63
Calling the Philippines cell phones takes +63 and the number, saved as one contact. A 9-digit number needs no 0 in front.
O2 £0 Spend Cap blocks the call
A £0 Spend Cap bars international calls on O2. Type the number in the dialer above instead.
Calling the Philippines from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes calls to the Philippines in a plan, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 25× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.15 landline · $0.20 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 London shrinks from 8 hours to 7 when UK clocks go forward, because Philippine clocks never move.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 8 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How do I call the Philippines from the UK?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
Are calls to the Philippines included in the UK phone plans, or is there an unlimited call to the Philippines?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from the UK?
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 the UK 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 UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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. March to October: 7 hours ahead of London. October to March: 8 hours ahead of London