United States → Philippines
Reach loved ones in Manila, Cebu, Davao, and anywhere in the Philippines. Browser-based calling — no app download required.
$0.44
Per minute
+63
Country code
HD
Call quality
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Landline rate
$0.44/min
Mobile rate
$0.44/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
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220
min / month
~$21.56/min
~$16.28/min
~$9.68/min
~$2.20/min
$0.440/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
WHY THIS ROUTE MATTERS
The United States is home to one of the largest Filipino communities outside the Philippines. Millions of Filipino Americans maintain close ties with family and communities back home, making this one of the highest-demand calling corridors across the Pacific.
Filipino Americans are the fourth-largest US immigrant group, with deep multigenerational ties to the Philippines. Regular phone calls help bridge the 12–16 hour time difference for birthdays, holidays, and everyday check-ins.
Many Filipino immigrants in the US work in healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. Calling home is often essential for coordinating family matters, supporting dependents, and maintaining professional networks in the Philippines.
The Philippines received an estimated $40 billion in remittances in 2024, with the US accounting for roughly 40% of cash remittances. Phone calls often accompany financial transfers to confirm receipt and coordinate household budgets.
RATES
Call Philippine landlines and mobiles at a straightforward per-minute rate. No guessing, no bundled packages — just the rate you see before you dial.
Did you know?
The Philippines received an estimated $40 billion in remittances in 2024, making it the world's fourth-largest remittance recipient. The US alone accounted for about 40% of those cash flows — and phone calls often go hand-in-hand with sending money home.
Sayfone rates to the Philippines
| Destination | Type | Rate/min |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Landline | 44¢/min |
| Philippines | Mobile | 44¢/min |
Rates are charged per minute. Pricing is the same to all Philippine landline and mobile numbers.
HOW IT WORKS
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Type the full number including the +63 country code, followed by the area or mobile code and local number.
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COMMON CHALLENGES
International calls to the Philippines come with a few practical hurdles. Here's what to watch for and how to work around them.
The Philippines is 12–13 hours ahead of the US East Coast and 15–16 hours ahead of the West Coast, depending on US daylight saving time. Finding a window when both sides are awake requires planning.
Philippine landline numbers vary in length: Metro Manila uses 8-digit numbers with area code 2, while other regions use 7-digit numbers with 2-digit area codes. Mobile numbers are always 10 digits starting with 9. Mixing up formats can cause calls to fail.
Traditional carrier international rates to the Philippines can vary widely. Many US mobile plans charge premium per-minute rates for calls to Philippine numbers, making regular calls expensive without a dedicated international calling option.
While mobile coverage in Philippine cities is generally strong, some rural and island areas may have intermittent connectivity. Calls to landlines in remote provinces can occasionally be harder to complete.
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TIPS & TIMING
The Philippines operates on a single time zone (PHT, UTC+8) with no daylight saving time. The time difference from the US shifts when American clocks change, so planning ahead matters.
When US daylight saving time is active (March–November), the gap narrows by one hour. The adjustment is always on the US side — Philippine clocks never change.
US East Coast → Philippines
13 hours ahead (EST) / 12 hours ahead (EDT)
When it's 8 PM in New York, it's 9 AM the next day in Manila (EST)
US West Coast → Philippines
16 hours ahead (PST) / 15 hours ahead (PDT)
When it's 5 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9 AM the next day in Manila (PST)
Sources
PHT UTC+8, no DST, time difference calculations
POPULAR DESTINATIONS
Whether you're reaching Metro Manila, the Visayas, or Mindanao, here are three of the most commonly called cities.
Manila
The capital region and economic center. Metro Manila uses area code 2 with 8-digit local numbers. Home to the largest concentration of businesses, government offices, and BPO operations in the country.
Best time to call from United States: 7–10 PM US Eastern → 8–11 AM PHT next day (during EST)
Photo brief: Manila Philippines skyline cityscape
Cebu City
The Queen City of the South, a major hub for commerce and tourism in the Visayas. Area code 32 with 7-digit local numbers. A popular origin point for many Filipino immigrants in the US.
Best time to call from United States: 7–10 PM US Eastern → 8–11 AM PHT next day (during EST)
Photo brief: Cebu City Philippines aerial view
Davao City
The largest city in Mindanao and a growing economic center. Area code 82 with 7-digit local numbers. Known for agriculture and an expanding BPO sector.
Best time to call from United States: 7–10 PM US Eastern → 8–11 AM PHT next day (during EST)
Photo brief: Davao City Philippines skyline
Sources
Area codes for Manila, Cebu, Davao
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