What is the country code for the Philippines?

The Philippines country code is +63, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Dial it immediately after the UAE exit code (00 or +).

What is the exit code for international calls from the UAE?

The UAE exit code is 00. On a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead, which works the same way.

How much does Sayfone charge to call the Philippines from the UAE?

Sayfone charges $0.44 per minute to call the Philippines. You can place the call directly from your browser with transparent per-minute pricing.

What time is it in the Philippines when it's noon in the UAE?

When it's 12:00 PM in the UAE, it's 4:00 PM in the Philippines. The Philippines is always 4 hours ahead, and neither country observes daylight saving time, so this offset is constant year-round.

Do I need to drop the 0 when dialing a Philippine number from the UAE?

Yes. Philippine domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 0917 for mobile, 02 for Manila). When calling internationally, omit the leading 0 and dial only the digits that follow it after the +63 country code.

How do I call a mobile phone in the Philippines from the UAE?

Dial 00 + 63 + the 10-digit mobile number without the leading 0. For example, if the Philippine mobile is 0917 123 4567, dial 00 63 917 123 4567 from the UAE.

Can I call Philippine landlines and mobiles with Sayfone?

Yes. Sayfone supports calls to both Philippine landlines and mobile numbers at $0.44/min, placed directly from your browser.

Quick Answer

Call the Philippines from the UAE

To call the Philippines from the UAE, dial 00 + 63 + area/mobile code + local number. On a mobile, use +63 instead of 00-63. Sayfone lets you call the Philippines from your browser at $0.44/min.

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Cost tools

🇦🇪From United Arab Emirates

To Philippines🇵🇭

$0.44

Per minute

+63

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.44/min

Mobile rate

$0.44/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

The Philippines is home to one of the largest overseas Filipino worker (OFW) communities in the UAE, making this one of the most-used calling corridors from the Emirates.

Steps at a glance

Dial the UAE exit code: 00 (or + on mobile)
Dial the Philippines country code: 63
Dial the area code (landline) or mobile prefix (starts with 9)
Dial the local number (7–8 digits for landline, 7 digits for mobile)

Sources

1
ITU country code +63 – Philippines
Verify Philippines country code +63
2
UAE exit code 00
Verify UAE IDD exit code

DIALING GUIDE

How to Dial the Philippines from the UAE, Step by Step

Follow these steps to reach a Philippine landline or mobile number from any UAE phone.

1
Dial the UAE exit code
From a UAE landline or mobile, dial 00 to open an international line. On a smartphone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol, which replaces the exit code.
```
00 ...
```
2
Dial the Philippines country code
Enter 63 immediately after the exit code. This routes the call to the Philippine telephone network.
```
00 63 ...
```
3
Dial the area code or mobile prefix
For a Philippine landline, enter the area code (e.g., 2 for Metro Manila, 32 for Cebu City). For a mobile number, enter the three-digit mobile prefix starting with 9 (e.g., 917, 918, 977). Do not include the leading 0 used in domestic Philippine dialing.
```
00 63 2 ... (Manila landline) or 00 63 917 ... (mobile)
```
4
Dial the local number
Enter the subscriber 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.
```
00 63 2 8123 4567 (Manila landline) or 00 63 917 123 4567 (mobile)
```

Dialing format reference

+63

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

Mobile

+63 9XX XXX XXXX

Landline

+63 2 XXXX XXXX (Manila) / +63 XX XXX XXXX (other areas)

+63 2 8123 4567 (Metro Manila landline)
+63 32 123 4567 (Cebu City landline)
+63 917 123 4567 (mobile)

Major city area codes

Metro Manila2

Cebu City32

Davao City82

Zamboanga City62

Sources

1
Telephone numbers in the Philippines – Wikipedia
Number format, area codes, mobile prefix details
2
UAE outbound exit code – countrycode.com
Confirms UAE IDD code is 00

IMPORTANT RULES

Philippine Dialing Rules to Know

Key formatting differences between landline and mobile numbers, and common pitfalls when calling from the UAE.

Drop the leading 0

Philippine domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 02 for Manila, 0917 for mobile). When dialing from the UAE, always drop this leading 0 and use only the digits after it.

Metro Manila landlines are 8 digits

Since October 2019, landline numbers under area code 2 (Metro Manila and nearby areas) use 8 digits. If you have an older 7-digit Manila number, a digit was prepended — check with your contact for the updated number.

Mobile numbers always start with 9

Philippine mobile numbers begin with a 3-digit prefix starting with 9 (e.g., 917, 918, 977, 998), followed by 7 digits. The prefix identifies the original carrier but number portability may mean the current carrier differs.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Toll-free, premium-rate, and short-code numbers (e.g., 1-800 or 1900 numbers) within the Philippines may not be reachable from an international line. If you need to reach such a number, ask your contact for an alternative direct-dial number.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call the Philippines from the UAE

The Philippines is 4 hours ahead of the UAE year-round. Neither country observes daylight saving time, so the offset is constant.

Time & windows

Morning call from the UAE

8:00 AM UAE → 12:00 PM PH

Reach the Philippines during their lunch break or early afternoon.

Evening call from the UAE

6:00 PM UAE → 10:00 PM PH

Good for personal calls — still a reasonable hour in the Philippines.

Weekend call

10:00 AM UAE → 2:00 PM PH

Mid-afternoon in the Philippines; family is likely available.

🇦🇪UAE business hours (9 AM – 6 PM)

1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Philippine TimeAfternoon and evening in the Philippines. Business contacts are typically available until ~6 PM PHT.

🇦🇪Philippine business hours (9 AM – 6 PM)

5:00 AM – 2:00 PM UAE TimeEarly morning UAE time. Best overlap for business calls is 9 AM – 2 PM UAE (1 PM – 6 PM PH).

Calling tips

The 4-hour time difference is fixed year-round — no DST adjustments needed.
For personal calls to family in the Philippines, calling between 5 PM – 8 PM UAE time (9 PM – 12 AM PH) works well on weekday evenings.
Friday and Saturday are the UAE weekend; Sunday is a regular workday in the Philippines.

Business etiquette

Filipino business culture values polite greetings — begin calls with a courteous introduction.
If calling a Philippine office, expect English to be widely used in business settings.
SMS or messaging ahead to confirm availability is common practice in the Philippines.

Sources

1
Philippines Time to UAE Time Converter – TimeAndDate
Confirms 4-hour constant offset

TROUBLESHOOTING

Call Not Connecting? Common Fixes

If your call to the Philippines isn't going through, check these common issues before retrying.

Included the leading 0

If you dialed 00 63 0917… instead of 00 63 917…, the call won't connect. Drop the 0 that Philippine domestic callers use — it's not part of the international format.

Wrong number length

Metro Manila landlines need 8 digits after area code 2. Other regions use 7 digits. Mobile numbers are always 10 digits total (3-digit prefix + 7-digit number). Double-check the digit count.

International calling not enabled

Some UAE prepaid SIM plans require international calling to be activated separately. Check with your provider if all international calls fail.

Temporary network issues

If the number is correct but you get no connection or a fast busy tone, wait a few minutes and try again. Brief international routing issues can occur.

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Philippines. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Philippines — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.