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How to Call Philippines
This guide provides helpful tips for calling the Philippines from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to the Philippines with ease.
The Philippines country code is +63. Use +63 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Philippines from any country, then dial the philippine area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are PH and PHL.
PHILIPPINES COUNTRY CODE
+63
Dial before any philippine number from outside Philippines
What is the country code for Philippines?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +63 | Dial before a philippine number |
| ISO Code | PH / PHL | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +63 | Use for calls into Philippines |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-10 digits after +63 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: The Philippines uses 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 9.
For philippine numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Philippines. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Philippines
Use this universal format: exit code, then +63, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 63 for Philippines.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +63
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Philippine numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +63 2 123 4567 for a Manila landline and +63 917 123 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 63 area code local number | 011 63 2 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 63 area code local number | 00 63 2 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 63 area code local number | 0011 63 2 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +63 area code local number | +63 2 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Philippines number looks like
A philippine phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +63 and the national number.
Landline
+63 | 2 | 1234567
Mobile
+63 | 917 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +63, philippine numbers contain 8-10 digits after +63. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Manila landline | +63 2 XXX XXXX | +63 2 123 4567 |
| Cebu City landline | +63 2 XXX XXXX | +63 2 123 4567 |
| Philippine mobile | +63 9XX XXX XXXX | +63 917 123 4567 |
Format a Philippines number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Philippine number in international format with +63 and no trunk 0. A Philippine mobile written as 0917 123 4567 becomes +63 917 123 4567. You can also save it without spaces as +639171234567.
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Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +63.
Philippines number formats and emergency numbers
Philippine numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +63 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 02 | +63 2 |
| Cebu City | 032 | +63 32 |
| Davao City | 082 | +63 82 |
| Quezon City | 02 | +63 2 |
| Zamboanga City | 062 | +63 62 |
| Baguio | 074 | +63 74 |
| Number type | Dialed in Philippines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from philippine lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 911 works inside Philippines only. If you are outside Philippines, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Philippines.
Cost and best time to call Philippines
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Philippines
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to philippine landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether philippine mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
The Philippines follows Philippine Time, UTC+8, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Philippine time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | PH offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | PH offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | PH offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Philippines free
Calling Philippines is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Philippines calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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