How to call the Philippines from the US
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from the US
How to make a call to the Philippines from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that Philippine numbers show before the area code, so Davao City is 011 63 82, not 011 63 082.
- 011The US 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
- 011 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City011 6382then the local number
- Manila011 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City011 6362then the local number
- Cebu City011 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro011 6388then the local number
- Angeles City011 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City011 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City011 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial a city without the 0
Philippine area codes follow 63 with no leading 0. A 9-digit number is one length in use; others run from 6 to 13 digits.
- Manila011 63 2
- Cebu City011 63 32
- Baguio City011 63 74
Save Philippine contacts with +63
Calling the Philippines cell phones starts the same way: save the number as +63 without its 0. Here is how to call the Philippines number from the US: tap the contact.
- +63Philippines
- 82Davao City
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Calling the Philippines from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the Philippines in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 16× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. The time difference to New York changes in March and November, because US clocks move and Philippine clocks stay.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Can I call the Philippines on my iPhone, or with a US cellular phone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 63 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Philippines
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to dial the Philippines from the USA?
Dial 011 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
How to call to the Philippines from the USA?
Dial 011 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too
How to call Davao City from the US?
For Davao City, dial 011 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 USA for free, using WiFi?
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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 November: 12 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 13 hours ahead of New York
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