Philippines +63
To call Philippines from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 63, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +63 905 123 4567.
The country calling code for Philippines is +63. A number starting +63 or 0063 is a call to or from Philippines. From abroad: +63 905 123 4567.
To call Philippines from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 63, then the local number without its leading 0. The +63 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Philippines from abroad
011 63 905 123 456700 63 905 123 45670011 63 905 123 4567+63 905 123 4567905 123 4567 is a real-format Philippines mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Philippines area codes
In Philippines, landlines usually include an area code after +63 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
(02) 3234 5678from abroad+63 2 3234 56780905 123 4567from abroad+63 905 123 4567Landline numbers in Philippines have 6 or 8 to 10 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 10 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +63.
Calling abroad from Philippines
To call another country from Philippines, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Philippines to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Philippines number in international format is written +63 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Philippines
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Philippines for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +63?
Philippines has the country calling code +63.
How do I call Philippines from the United States?
Dial 011, then 63, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 905 123 4567.
What does +63 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Philippines. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +63 mobile or landline?
The +63 code identifies the country, not the line type; Philippines landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Philippines
4 mobile network operators run their own networks in Philippines. The largest is Globe Telecom, with about 63.1 million subscribers (November 31, 2025). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Ayala Corporation (13.20%)Singtel (20.10%)Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (50.85%)Directors, Officers, ESOP (0.19%)Public Stock (15.66%)
Owned by PLDT/Public (42.09 percent)NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (14.5 percent)Philippine Telecommunications Investment Corp. (12.05 percent)JG Summit Holdings (
Owned by Dito CME Holdings Corporation (60%)China Telecommunications Corporation (40%)
Owned by Now Corporation (30%)
- 3G has been switched off on Globe Telecom, Smart Communications. A phone that only works on 3G will get no data there and may not be able to call: check that yours supports 4G with voice (VoLTE) before you go.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Philippines: 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100, LTE 700, LTE 850. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2021-09-30, a transfer takes about 2 day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — KiQ, GOMO, TM, TNT.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Getting a SIM card in Philippines
What visitors and new residents need to know before buying a local SIM or eSIM in Philippines, with a source for each point.
Buying a SIM as a visitor
Yes. Under the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934) every SIM must be registered. Tourists provide a passport, proof of address in the Philippines and a return or onward ticket. Tourist SIMs are valid for only 30 days and are then deactivated automatically, unless an approved visa extension is submitted while the SIM is active. Other foreigners provide a passport, proof of address and a DOLE Alien Employment Permit or ACR I-Card (plus a school ID for students). No SIM-count limit or IMEI registration of foreign phones found.
Source: blog.smart.com.ph · elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph
Where to buy it
Globe sells Traveler SIMs and eSIMs at its stores in the arrival areas of NAIA Terminals 1-4 in Manila. Smart booths in the arrival areas of international airports (NAIA, Clark, Mactan-Cebu, Kalibo, Davao) issue the Smart Traveler SIM on presentation of a foreign passport. Globe also sells a Prepaid Traveler eSIM that can be registered on arrival.
Source: globe.com.ph · smart.com.ph
Getting a monthly contract as a resident
A Globe postpaid application needs one ID showing an address, a recent proof of billing in the applicant's name and a recent proof of income. Foreigners must also submit current, non-expired documents, including a valid passport. Applicants who cannot meet these requirements can pay one month's fee in advance by credit card or have an existing Globe customer act as guarantor.
Source: globe.com.ph
Scam calls and texts
Report scam calls and texts to the CICC Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326 (24/7). Numbers sending scam SMS can be reported through the eReport feature of the eGov PH app, which passes them to the NTC for blocking. No national do-not-call registry found.
Source: pna.gov.ph · pna.gov.ph
WhatsApp and calling apps
None known. Freedom House (Freedom on the Net 2025: Partly Free, 61/100) documents no blocking of WhatsApp, Viber, Messenger or other communication apps.
Source: freedomhouse.org
Checked on 28 September 2026 against the sources linked on each card (regulators, government portals and operators first). SIM and ID rules change often: confirm with the operator before you travel.
Staying connected in Philippines
With 115 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Philippines has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 67 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Philippines
+63 1800 1 234 5678Free from inside Philippines (numbers starting with 1800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Philippines via Google libphonenumber.