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How to Call the Philippines From the US: Complete Guide (+63)
Table of Contents
- How to Dial the Philippines From the US
- Step by Step
- Philippine Mobile Network Prefixes
- Major Area Codes
- Cheapest Ways to Call the Philippines
- Best Option by Situation
- Weekly family calls
- Daily long calls
- Calling PLDT or Globe landlines
- Recipient has internet
- Tips for Calling the Philippines
- Summary
- Keep Reading
The Philippines is one of the most-called countries from the US. With over 4 million Filipino Americans and countless business connections, calls between the US and Philippines happen millions of times daily. Yet US carriers still charge $1-$3 per minute for these calls.
This guide shows you how to dial Philippine numbers correctly and the cheapest ways to call — whether you are calling a Globe mobile, a PLDT landline, or a Smart number.
How to Dial the Philippines From the US
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+63 + Area/Mobile Code + Local Number\n\nExample (mobile): +63 917 123 4567\nExample (landline Manila): +63 2 8123 4567\nExample (landline Cebu): +63 32 123 4567
Step by Step
- Dial + (or 011 from a landline)
- Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
- For mobile: Dial the 10-digit number (starting with 9)
- For landline: Dial the area code + local number
Key rule: Drop the leading 0 from Philippine numbers. If someone gives you 0917-123-4567, dial +63 917 123 4567 (no zero).
Philippine Mobile Network Prefixes
Philippines mobile numbers tell you which network the person is on. This matters because calls between different networks can cost more locally.
