How to Call Philippines 🇵ðŸ‡
Philippines's country code is +63. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 63 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 63 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 63 ... |
| From Japan | 010 63 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +63 ... |
The leading zero rule
Drop the leading 0. Metro Manila 02 becomes +63 2.
Area codes in Philippines
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Metro Manila | 2 |
| Cebu | 32 |
| Davao | 82 |
Calling mobile numbers
Filipino mobiles start with 09 domestically and become +63 9xx from abroad. Mobile is the default; many households have no landline.
Time zones and when to call
The Philippines is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. From the US this flips the day: US evening is Philippine morning, which is why the outsourcing industry works nights.
The cheapest ways to call Philippines
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Philippines phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the Philippines?
The country code is +63. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +63 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling the Philippines?
Drop the leading 0. Metro Manila 02 becomes +63 2.
How do I call a mobile number in the Philippines?
Filipino mobiles start with 09 domestically and become +63 9xx from abroad. Mobile is the default; many households have no landline.
What is the cheapest way to call the Philippines?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.