How to call the UAE from the Philippines
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from the Philippines
How to make a call to the UAE from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UAE number after 971, so Dubai is 00 971 4, not 00 971 04.
- Fails
- 00 971 0 4 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxxxxxx
- 00The Philippines exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Dial an Abu Dhabi landline
Code 2 and 7 digits make an 8-digit number. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxxxxxxlocal number
Dial from a Philippine mobile
Calling the UAE cell phones works the same way: the phone adds the exit code, so type the number without its 0.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 971
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UAE from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. DITO does not include the UAE in any plan, so a call without a plan is charged for each minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $0.40 + tax |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference never changes, because the UAE keeps one clock in every month.
- Time difference
- All year: 4 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
Register your Philippine SIM before calling
A new Philippine SIM stays inactive until you register it, so it cannot make calls to any destination. Register the SIM first.
Republic Act 11934, section 4Smart default rate is $0.40 a minute
Smart publishes an IDD rate of $0.40 per minute to any country.
Smart Communications, Smart IDDFrom any country, a call to the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the UAE from the Philippines cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to the UAE included in the Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes the UAE in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UAE from the Philippines?
With no plan, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call the UAE number from the Philippines, such as one in Abu Dhabi?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to the UAE: how to call the UAE from the Philippines 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 UAE from the Philippines on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 971, then the number
How to call Dubai number from the Philippines?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. All year: 4 hours behind Manila