Philippines +63
To call Philippines from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 63, then the local number without its leading 0. Written 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 network codes in Philippines
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Philippines has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe TelecomAyala Corporation (13.20%)Singtel (20.10%)Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (… | 515-01 | 4G | 63.1 MNovember 31, 2025 |
| Smart CommunicationsPLDT/Public (42.09 percent)NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (14.5 percent)Philippine … | 515-03 | 2G · | 59.0 MEnd of 2024 |
| Dito TelecommunityDito CME Holdings Corporation (60%)China Telecommunications Corporati… | 515-66 | 4G · 5G | 17.1 MApril 1, 2026 |
| Now TelecomNow Corporation (30%) | — | — | — |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Globe — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Smart (PLDT) — 3G (UMTS) switched off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2021-09-30
- Porting time
- 2 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Philippines number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Philippines
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Philippines, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | 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.blog.smart.com.ph · elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | 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.globe.com.ph |
| 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.freedomhouse.org |
| Reporting scam calls | 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.pna.gov.ph · pna.gov.ph |
| Emergency numbers | 911 nationwide for police, fire and ambulance.gov.uk |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.