Philippines country code: +63
In short
The Philippines country code is +63. To call the Philippines, dial + (or your exit code), 63, then the number and drop the first 0. +63 is the country code for the Philippines. Most people there use mobiles, and a mobile number is 10 digits after +63, always starting with 9.
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Updated 14 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
Philippines
+63
- From a mobile+63
- From the US011 63
- From the UK, EU00 63
Build the digits to call the Philippines
Pick where you are calling from
From any mobile
+63 …
Type + by holding the 0 key. Works from any country.
From a landline in the United States
011 63 …
011 is the exit code from the United States.
Example numbers are from ranges reserved for fiction. Codes follow the ITU dialling procedures list.
+63
Philippines country code
00
Exit code in the Philippines
6 to 13
Digits after the code
GMT+8
Time zone
How to call the Philippines from abroad
At home, Filipinos write mobiles with a 0 in front, like 0917 xxx xxxx, and that 0 goes away from abroad. Metro Manila landlines use area code 2 and moved to 8 digit local numbers in 2019.
Mobile numbers: Mobiles start with 09 and have 11 digits locally: 09xx xxx xxxx, or +63 9xx xxx xxxx from abroad. An example in international format: +63 9xx xxx xxxx.
Philippines area codes for major cities
Landline numbers start with a city code. From abroad, it comes right after +63, without the 0 used inside the country.
| City | Area code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | 2 | +63 2 ... |
| Cebu | 32 | +63 32 ... |
| Davao | 82 | +63 82 ... |
| Iloilo | 33 | +63 33 ... |
| Bacolod | 34 | +63 34 ... |
| Baguio | 74 | +63 74 ... |
| Zamboanga City | 62 | +63 62 ... |
| Angeles | 45 | +63 45 ... |
| General Santos | 83 | +63 83 ... |
Calling out of the Philippines. From a landline there, start with 00, then the other country's code and number. From a mobile, + works everywhere.
Time in the Philippines. the Philippines is on GMT+8 all year. Check the time before you call, especially for business numbers.
The digits after 09 used to show the network, but people can now keep their number when they switch, so it is only a hint.
Landline area codes outside Manila are 2 digits, such as 32 for Cebu and 82 for Davao.
Every SIM card in the Philippines must now be registered with an ID under the SIM Registration Act.
Phone essentials for Philippines
Step-by-step guides
Sources
- itu.int
- ITU: Dialling procedures (international prefix, national prefix, and national number)
- ITU: assigned country codes (E.164)
Codes checked on 2026-09-28.
Philippines country code, answered
What is the Philippines country code?+
The Philippines country code is +63. Dial it after the + on a mobile, or after your exit code on a landline, then the number and drop the first 0.
Which country uses +63?+
+63 belongs to the Philippines only.
How do I call the Philippines from the US?+
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 63, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, + 63 works too.
How do I call the Philippines from the UK or Europe?+
Dial 00, then 63, then the number and drop the first 0. From a mobile, start with + instead of 00.
What is the exit code in the Philippines?+
To call out of the Philippines from a landline, start with 00. From a mobile, + always works.
How many digits are Philippines phone numbers?+
Philippines numbers have 6 to 13 digits after the +63. Mobiles start with 09 and have 11 digits locally: 09xx xxx xxxx, or +63 9xx xxx xxxx from abroad.
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