How to call the USA from the Philippines
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from the Philippines
How to make a call to the USA from the Philippines: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + instead of 00, and the phone adds the exit code.
- 00The Philippines exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Pick the city area code
Each city has its own area code right after 1, then 7 digits.
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
Dial a toll free number
A toll free number in the US also has 10 digits after the country code.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Save contacts with +1
A contact saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any mobile in the Philippines. Type it in the dialer above to call from your browser.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling the USA from the Philippines without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Philippines charge up to $0.40/min. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each call needs a per-minute rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | |
 | $0.40 + tax |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The USA moves its clocks for daylight saving time and the Philippines does not, so the time difference changes from 12 to 13 hours in November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Manila
- November to March: 13 hours behind Manila
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from the Philippines using a cellphone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
Are calls to the USA included in Philippines phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the Philippines that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA 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 New York City from the Philippines?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the USA from the Philippines for free? Is there a free call to the USA?
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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from the Philippines?
From a landline in the Philippines, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
Calling the USA cell phones: how to call the USA from the Philippines on a cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Philippines
How to call to the USA from the Philippines on an international call?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 12 hours behind Manila. November to March: 13 hours behind Manila