Philippines Country Code (+63): Complete Guide to Calling Philippines
Complete guide to Philippines country code +63. Learn how to dial the Philippines from abroad, understand Manila, Cebu, Davao area codes, mobile operators (Globe, Smart, Sun, DITO), and save money on international calls.
The Philippines country code is +63. Whether you're calling Manila, Cebu, Davao, or anywhere else in the Philippines, you'll need to dial +63 followed by the area code (for landlines) or directly the 10-digit mobile number (without the leading 0) to connect.
- Philippines Country Code: +63
- Metro Manila: +63 2 8XXX XXXX
- Mobile (Globe): +63 917 XXX XXXX
- Mobile (Smart): +63 919 XXX XXXX
How to Call the Philippines
To call the Philippines from the USA:
- Dial 011 (US exit code) or press +
- Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
- Dial the area code (landlines) or mobile prefix (without leading 0)
- Dial the local number
Example Calls
- Metro Manila landline: 011-63-2-8XXX-XXXX
- Cebu landline: 011-63-32-XXX-XXXX
- Globe mobile: 011-63-917-XXX-XXXX
- Smart mobile: 011-63-919-XXX-XXXX
Philippines Area Codes
| Area Code | City/Region |
|---|---|
| 2 | Metro Manila (NCR) |
| 32 | Cebu City |
| 82 | Davao City |
| 33 | Iloilo City |
| 34 | Bacolod City |
| 74 | Baguio City |
| 88 | Cagayan de Oro |
Note: Metro Manila landlines now use 8 digits (starting with 8) since the 2019 migration.
Philippines Mobile Operators
The Philippines has four major mobile operators:
- Globe Telecom (~40%): Prefixes 0917, 0927, 0905, 0906, 0915, 0916, etc.
- Smart Communications (~38%): Prefixes 0908, 0909, 0918, 0919, 0920, 0921, etc.
- Sun Cellular (~15%): Prefixes 0922, 0923, 0924, 0925, 0932, 0933 (now part of Smart)
- DITO Telecommunity (~7%): Prefixes 0895, 0896, 0897, 0898, 0991-0994 (newest operator, 2021)
Important: Since September 2021, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows Filipinos to keep their number when switching carriers, so prefixes no longer reliably indicate the current network.
Cost to Call the Philippines
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.02-0.05/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $1.50-3.00/min |
| Calling Cards | $0.05-0.15/min |
| Rebtel | $0.03-0.08/min |
Best Time to Call the Philippines
The Philippines is in Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8), which is 13-16 hours ahead of US time zones:
- 6 PM EST = 7 AM next day in Manila
- 9 PM EST = 10 AM next day in Manila
- 12 PM EST = 1 AM next day in Manila
Best calling times: 6-10 PM EST to reach people during Filipino morning hours (7-11 AM).
Pro Tips for Calling the Philippines
- Mobile numbers: Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally (0917 becomes 917)
- Manila landlines: Use 8-digit numbers starting with 8 (old 7-digit numbers need 8 prefix)
- Save contacts in international format: +63 917 XXX XXXX for easy dialing
- Messenger/Viber popular: Many Filipinos prefer video calls via Messenger or Viber with family abroad
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