Philippines country code: +63
To call the Philippines from abroad, dial +63 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial the Philippines
- 1. Start with +63. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Philippinesin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +63 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 0905 123 4567 → +63 905 123 4567
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Philippines at a glance
- Country code
- +63
- Main language
- Filipino
- Time zone
- UTC+8 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.29/min landline · $0.41/min mobile
Questions about calling the Philippines
- What is the country code for the Philippines?
- +63. From outside the Philippines, dial +63 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in the Philippines from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 0905 123 4567 becomes +63 905 123 4567.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling the Philippines?
- Yes. Numbers in the Philippines are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +63.
- What time zone is the Philippines in?
- UTC+8 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in the Philippines?
- The main language is Filipino.
- How much does it cost to call the Philippines?
- $0.29 per minute to landlines and $0.41 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in the Philippines need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.