What is the country code for the Philippines?

The Philippines country code is +63, assigned by the ITU. When calling from Canada, dial 011 + 63 (or +63 on a mobile) before the local number.

How do I call a Philippine mobile number from Canada?

Dial 011 + 63 + the 10-digit mobile number (3-digit prefix starting with 9, then 7 digits). Drop the leading 0 used domestically in the Philippines. Example: 011 63 917 123 4567.

How do I call a Manila landline from Canada?

Dial 011 + 63 + 2 + the 8-digit local number. Manila's area code is 2, and local numbers have been 8 digits since the October 2019 migration. Example: 011 63 2 8123 4567.

What time should I call the Philippines from Canada?

The Philippines is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Canada during daylight saving time (March–November) and 13 hours ahead during standard time. Canadian evenings (7–10 PM ET) correspond to Philippine mornings (7–10 AM), which is a comfortable window for personal calls.

How much does it cost to call the Philippines with Sayfone?

Sayfone offers calls to the Philippines at $0.44 per minute with transparent per-minute pricing. You can call directly from your browser with no app download required.

Do I need to dial 011 from a Canadian mobile phone?

No — on most Canadian mobile phones, you can press and hold 0 (or tap +) and then dial 63 followed by the number. The + symbol replaces the 011 exit code automatically.

Why does the Philippine number I have start with 0?

The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix used within the Philippines. When calling from Canada, omit the 0 and dial +63 followed by the area code or mobile prefix directly.

Quick Answer

How to Call the Philippines from Canada

To call the Philippines from Canada, dial 011 (Canada's exit code), then 63 (the Philippines country code), followed by the area code or mobile prefix and the local number. On a mobile phone, you can replace 011 with the + symbol.

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Cost tools

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To Philippines🇵🇭

$0.44

Per minute

+63

Country code

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Landline rate

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Mobile rate

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Steps at a glance

Dial 011 (or press + on a mobile phone)
Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
Dial the area code (e.g. 2 for Manila) or mobile prefix (e.g. 917)
Dial the local number (7–8 digits for landlines, 7 digits for mobiles)

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in the Philippines — Wikipedia
Country code +63, number formats, area codes

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Calling the Philippines from Canada

Follow these steps to connect to a Philippine landline or mobile number. Canada and the US share the same exit code (011), so the process is identical whether you're calling from Toronto, Vancouver, or anywhere else in Canada.

1
Dial Canada's exit code
From a Canadian landline, start with 011. On a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 to produce the + symbol, which replaces 011.
```
011 or +
```
2
Dial the Philippines country code
Enter 63 — the country code assigned to the Philippines by the ITU.
```
011 63 …
```
3
Dial the area code or mobile prefix
For landlines, enter the 1–2 digit area code (e.g. 2 for Metro Manila, 32 for Cebu, 82 for Davao). For mobile numbers, enter the 3-digit mobile prefix (starts with 9), and drop the leading 0 that would be used domestically.
```
011 63 2 … (Manila landline) or 011 63 917 … (mobile)
```
4
Dial the local number
Enter the remaining digits of the phone number. Metro Manila landlines use 8 digits; landlines outside Metro Manila use 7 digits. Mobile numbers always have 7 digits after the 3-digit prefix.
```
011 63 2 8123 4567 (Manila landline) or 011 63 917 123 4567 (mobile)
```
Place the call
Press the call button. With Sayfone, you can place this call directly from your browser at $0.44/min — no app download required.

Dialing format reference

+63

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +63.

Mobile

+63 9XX XXX XXXX

Landline

+63 [area code] [local number]

+63 2 8123 4567 (Manila landline)
+63 32 234 5678 (Cebu landline)
+63 917 123 4567 (mobile)

Major city area codes

Metro Manila2

Cebu32

Davao82

Iloilo33

Bacolod34

Cagayan de Oro88

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in the Philippines — Wikipedia
Landline and mobile number formats, area code structure
2
ITU-T E.164 country code +63
Authoritative assignment of +63 to Philippines

DIALING RULES

Key Dialing Rules for Canada → Philippines Calls

A few important format rules will help you avoid failed connections when calling the Philippines.

Drop the leading 0

Philippine domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g. 02 for Manila, 0917 for mobile). When calling internationally from Canada, always omit this leading 0 after dialing +63.

Metro Manila landlines use 8-digit numbers

Since October 2019, all landline numbers under area code 2 (Metro Manila and surrounding areas) were migrated to 8 digits. If you have an older 7-digit Manila number, a digit was prepended — confirm the updated number before calling.

Mobile numbers are always 10 digits

Philippine mobile numbers consist of a 3-digit network prefix (starting with 9) plus a 7-digit subscriber number, totalling 10 digits after the country code. No area code is needed for mobile calls.

Area codes vary in length

Philippine landline area codes are 1 digit (Metro Manila: 2) or 2 digits (e.g. 32 for Cebu, 82 for Davao). The total number of digits after +63 is consistent within each area code group.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Certain domestic toll-free (1-800) and premium-rate numbers in the Philippines may not be reachable from Canada. If you need to reach such a service, look for an international-access alternative on their website.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call the Philippines from Canada

The Philippines is on Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. Canada spans six time zones and observes DST in most provinces, so the gap shifts by one hour seasonally.

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The examples below use Eastern Time (Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal) as a reference. If you're calling from Western Canada, add 3 hours to the Philippine-side time shown.

Time & windows

Evening Calls (Family)

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in the Philippines — great for morning catch-ups with family

Early Morning Calls (Business)

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Philippines — standard business hours

Weekend Window

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET (Sat)

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sunday in the Philippines — relaxed weekend mornings

🇨🇦Toronto / Ottawa / Montreal → Manila

12 hours ahead (EDT) / 13 hours ahead (EST)EDT applies March–November; EST applies November–March

🇨🇦Vancouver / Victoria → Manila

15 hours ahead (PDT) / 16 hours ahead (PST)PDT applies March–November; PST applies November–March

🇨🇦Winnipeg / Regina → Manila

13 hours ahead (CDT) / 14 hours ahead (CST)Saskatchewan does not observe DST — always CST

Calling tips

Canadian evenings (after 6 PM) correspond to Philippine mornings — a natural window for family calls.
The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so only Canada's clock shifts seasonally.
If you regularly call someone in the Philippines, agree on a recurring time and note which months the offset changes due to Canada's DST.

Business etiquette

Business hours in the Philippines are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PHT), Monday to Friday.
Filipinos generally appreciate polite greetings before diving into business matters.
If calling a BPO or customer-service center, many operate 24/7 to serve North American time zones.

Sources

1
Time Zone Converter — Toronto to Manila
Toronto-Manila time difference
2
Time Zone Converter — Vancouver to Manila
Vancouver-Manila time difference

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling the Philippines from Canada

If your call isn't connecting, these are the most frequent causes and how to fix them.

Call fails immediately after dialing

You may have included the leading 0 from the domestic Philippine number. Remove it — dial +63 followed by the area code or mobile prefix directly (e.g. +63 2, not +63 02).

Wrong number or 'number not in service'

Metro Manila landlines moved to 8-digit numbers in October 2019. If you have an older 7-digit number, check with your contact for the updated version.

Call connects but no one answers

Check the time difference. The Philippines is 12–16 hours ahead of Canada depending on your province and whether DST is active. You may be calling in the middle of the night.

Carrier blocks or high per-minute charges

Some Canadian mobile plans restrict or charge premium rates for international calls. Using a browser-based service like Sayfone at $0.44/min can provide transparent per-minute pricing without carrier surcharges.

Savings

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How to use these tools

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First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
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