+63 explained
The Philippines country code, 63, is what you dial before a Philippines number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Philippines dialing code, Philippines calling code, or Philippines phone code. In the Philippines phone number format, +63 comes first, then the area code, such as 2 for Manila, then the local number.
- Country code
- +63
- The 0063 country code is the same number
- ISO code
- PH
- The two-letter code on forms and shipping labels
- Used in
- Philippines
- No other country or territory dials +63
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0 from United Kingdom, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +63
- Number length
- 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 digits
- After +63
- Philippines time now
- Philippines mobile number format
- 0905 123 4567
- From abroad: +63 905 123 4567
- Philippines landline number format
- (02) 4001 2345
- From abroad: +63 2 4001 2345
+63 area codes of main cities
Each +63 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +63, then the city code, then the local number. Inside the Philippines, callers leave out +63 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Manila is +63 2 from abroad and 02 at home.
- Manila
- +63 2
- Davao City
- +63 82
- Zamboanga City
- +63 62
- Cebu City
- +63 32
- Cagayan de Oro
- +63 88
- Bacolod City
- +63 34
- Angeles City
- +63 45
- Iloilo City
- +63 33
- Baguio City
- +63 74
Philippines phone number types
The first digits of a Philippines number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Philippines phone number, as dialed inside the Philippines and from abroad.
Good to know before you call the Philippines
“Hello, sino 'to?”
Hello, who is this? You answer with your own name: si Edwin ito means this is Edwin.
Reply
“Si Edwin ito”
Emergency number
911
It is the one nationwide number for the police, the fire service, and medical help, and calls to it are free.
Executive Order No. 56, s. 2018In 1994, the national numbering plan gave police, fire, and ambulance their own codes: 166, 160, and 169.
National Telecommunications CommissionEvery 8-digit Manila landline number opens with the digit of the company that owns it. Globe numbers start with 7, PLDT numbers with 8.
National Telecommunications Commission911 replaced an older three-digit hotline, Patrol 117, on 1 August 2016.
Wikipedia, 911 (Philippines)Every SIM card sold in the Philippines has been tied to a registered identity since December 2022, under a law meant to curb cybercrime.
Wikipedia, SIM Registration Act
What it costs to call the Philippines (using Suparelay)
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Why a call to the Philippines fails
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The 0 is still there
A Philippine number keeps its 0 only for calls made inside the country: 02 in Manila, 09 for a mobile. Drop it when you dial from abroad: +63 already does its job.
- Connects
- 011 63 2 4001 2345
- Does not connect
- 011 63 002) 4001 2345
You dialed 00 but your country uses a different code
00 reaches the Philippines from most countries. Callers in the US and Canada need 011 first instead.
- Connects
- 011 63 2 4001 2345
- Does not connect
- 00 63 2 4001 2345
The toll-free number will not connect
Philippine toll-free numbers start with 1800. They work only for callers already inside the country, so dialing one from abroad reaches nobody.
- Connects
- 011 63 2 4001 2345
- Does not connect
- 011 63 1800 1 234 5678
Questions about +63
Which country is +63?
+63, or country code 63, belongs to the Philippines alone. No other country or territory dials it.
What is +63?
+63 is the part you dial before a Philippine number when you call from another country. It takes the place of the 0, so 02 4001 2345 in Manila becomes +63 2 4001 2345.
What is the difference between +63 and 0063?
The + stands for your exit code. Most countries dial 00, so 0063 2 4001 2345 and +63 2 4001 2345 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 63 2 4001 2345 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +63?
Yes. The 0 is the Philippine trunk prefix and works only inside the country. Dial +63 2 4001 2345, not +63 0 2 4001 2345.
Can I text a +63 number?
Yes. Text a mobile number as +63 9, not 09, and your carrier charges its international rate.
How much does it cost to call the Philippines?
The price depends on the number you call. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Why do Philippine landline numbers have 8 digits in Manila?
Manila-area numbers grew from 7 to 8 digits so the network would not run out of new ones. The extra first digit also names the phone company, such as 7 for Globe or 8 for PLDT.
Is the PH country code the same as +63?
No. PH is the ISO code of the Philippines, used on forms and shipping labels. The number you dial is +63.
Is +63 the same as 09?
No. Most Philippine mobile numbers start with 09 inside the country, and a few start with 08. From abroad, drop the 0: 09 becomes +63 9.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 25, 2026.
NTC, Fundamental Numbering Plan (Memorandum Circular 11-5-94)