What is the full dialing sequence to call the Philippines from the US?

Dial 011 + 63 + area code (for landlines) or mobile prefix (for mobiles) + the subscriber number. On a smartphone, use +63 instead of 011-63. Always omit the leading 0 from the Philippine number.

What is the country code for the Philippines?

The Philippines country code is +63, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How much does Sayfone charge to call the Philippines?

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.

How do I call a Philippine mobile number from the US?

Dial 011 + 63 + the 10-digit mobile number (3-digit prefix starting with 9 + 7-digit subscriber number). For example: 011-63-917-123-4567. Drop the leading 0 that appears in the domestic format (0917).

What time should I call the Philippines from the US?

The Philippines is 12–16 hours ahead of the continental US, depending on your time zone and daylight saving. A good overlap window is 6–9 AM US Eastern Time, which corresponds to 6–9 PM in the Philippines during EDT.

Why do Manila landline numbers have 8 digits?

In October 2019, the Philippines' National Telecommunications Commission migrated all area-code-2 (Metro Manila) landlines from 7 to 8 digits to accommodate growing demand. Other areas still use 7-digit subscriber numbers.

Do I need to enable international calling on my US phone?

Some US carriers require international calling to be activated on your plan. If your carrier blocks international calls, you can use Sayfone to call the Philippines from your browser without changing your phone plan.

Quick Answer

How to Call the Philippines from the United States

To call the Philippines from the US, dial 011 + 63 + area code or mobile prefix + local number. From a smartphone, use +63 instead of 011-63. Drop the leading 0 from any Philippine domestic number.

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Cost tools

🇺🇸From United States

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 a large Filipino-American diaspora, making this one of the most common US international calling corridors. Sayfone lets you place calls to the Philippines from your browser at $0.44/min with transparent per-minute pricing.

Steps at a glance

Dial 011 (US exit code) or press + on a smartphone
Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
Dial the area code (landline) or mobile prefix (mobile) — omit any leading 0
Dial the local subscriber number

Sources

1
FCC – International Calling Tip Sheet
Exit code 011 and general international dialing procedure from the US
2
Wikipedia – Telephone numbers in the Philippines
Philippines country code +63 assigned by ITU-T, number formats

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Call the Philippines from the US

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

1
Dial the US exit code
From a US landline, dial 011. From a smartphone, you can press and hold 0 to enter the + symbol, which replaces 011.
```
011 or +
```
2
Dial the Philippines country code
Enter 63, the international dialing code assigned to the Philippines by the ITU.
```
011-63 or +63
```
3
Dial the area code or mobile prefix
For landlines, enter the Philippine area code (e.g., 2 for Metro Manila, 32 for Cebu, 82 for Davao). For mobile numbers, enter the 3-digit mobile prefix starting with 9 (e.g., 917, 918, 998). Always omit the leading 0 that appears in domestic Philippine numbers.
```
Landline: 011-63-2 | Mobile: 011-63-917
```
4
Dial the local subscriber number
Enter the remaining digits. Metro Manila landlines are 8 digits; other regions use 7 digits. Mobile subscriber numbers are 7 digits.
```
Landline (Manila): 011-63-2-8123-4567 | Mobile: 011-63-917-123-4567
```

Dialing format reference

+63

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

Mobile

+63 9XX XXX XXXX (10 digits after country code)

Landline

+63 2 XXXX XXXX (Manila, 8 digits) or +63 XX XXX XXXX (other areas, 7 digits)

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

Major city area codes

Metro Manila2

Cebu32

Davao82

Iloilo33

Bacolod34

Sources

1
FCC – International Calling Tip Sheet
US exit code 011 and dialing procedure
2
Wikipedia – Telephone numbers in the Philippines
Country code +63, area code structure, mobile format
3
NTC Philippines (via Wikipedia citation)
Metro Manila 8-digit migration per NTC Memorandum Order 10-10-2017

DIALING RULES

Important Dialing Rules for the Philippines

Philippine number formats differ between landlines and mobiles, and Metro Manila has its own length. Keep these rules in mind before you dial.

Drop the leading 0

Philippine domestic numbers start with 0 (e.g., 02 for Manila or 0917 for mobile). When dialing from the US, omit this leading 0 and use only the area code or mobile prefix after +63.

Metro Manila landlines are 8 digits

Since October 2019, all landline numbers under area code 2 (Metro Manila, Rizal, Bacoor, San Pedro) use 8-digit subscriber numbers. Other Philippine area codes still use 7-digit subscriber numbers.

Mobile numbers are always 10 digits after +63

Philippine mobile numbers consist of a 3-digit mobile prefix (starting with 9) plus a 7-digit subscriber number, totaling 10 digits after the country code. The prefix identifies the original carrier but does not indicate location.

Use + on smartphones instead of 011

On most US smartphones, pressing and holding 0 produces the + symbol, which replaces the 011 exit code. Both methods route the call identically.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Certain Philippine special-purpose numbers (short codes, toll-free, and premium-rate lines) may not be reachable from outside the Philippines. If a call to a short or non-standard number fails, try reaching the organization through a standard landline or mobile number instead.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call the Philippines from the US

The Philippines is on Philippine Standard Time (PHT), UTC+8, and does not observe daylight saving time. The US, however, shifts clocks twice a year, so the time gap changes seasonally.

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During US Eastern Standard Time (EST, Nov–Mar), the Philippines is 13 hours ahead. During Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, Mar–Nov), the gap narrows to 12 hours. For the US West Coast, the difference is 15–16 hours. Plan calls around overlapping waking hours for both sides.

Time & windows

US Eastern → Philippines

+12 to +13 hours

12 hours ahead during EDT (Mar–Nov), 13 hours during EST (Nov–Mar)

US Pacific → Philippines

+15 to +16 hours

15 hours ahead during PDT (Mar–Nov), 16 hours during PST (Nov–Mar)

🇺🇸Morning call to PH (8–10 AM PHT)

4–6 PM PT / 7–9 PM ET (previous day, during DST)Good for reaching family in the Philippines before their workday.

🇺🇸Evening call to PH (7–9 PM PHT)

4–6 AM PT / 7–9 AM ET (same day, during DST)Reach family after work in the Philippines; early morning in the US.

🇺🇸Weekend overlap window

Saturday 6–9 AM ET ≈ Saturday 6–9 PM PHT (during EDT)Both sides are awake and free on weekends.

Calling tips

The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so the time gap shifts only when US clocks change.
If you call regularly, save the Philippine number in +63 format so it works regardless of where you travel.
Early US mornings (6–9 AM Eastern) correspond to Philippine evenings — a natural window when most people are home.

Business etiquette

Philippine business hours are generally 8 AM – 5 PM PHT, Monday through Friday.
English is widely spoken in business settings, so language is rarely a barrier on calls.
When calling a business contact, a brief personal greeting before discussing business is customary.

Sources

1
GigaBPO – Philippines Time Zone (PHT)
PHT is UTC+8 with no DST; 13 hours ahead of EST
2
timeanddate.com – Manila vs New York
Current time difference between Manila and New York

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling the Philippines

If your call isn't connecting, check these common problems before redialing.

Call fails with 'number not in service'

Double-check that you dropped the leading 0 from the Philippine number. A Manila landline stored domestically as 02-8123-4567 should be dialed as +63-2-8123-4567 from the US.

Wrong number of digits

Manila (area code 2) landlines require 8 subscriber digits since October 2019. Other regions use 7 digits. Mobile numbers are always 10 digits after +63. Confirm the number length matches these formats.

Call connects but rings endlessly

Check the time in the Philippines — it may be the middle of the night there. The Philippines is 12–16 hours ahead of the continental US depending on your time zone and the season.

International calling not enabled

Some US carriers require international calling to be activated on your plan before you can dial overseas numbers. Contact your carrier or use a browser-based calling service like Sayfone to bypass this restriction.

Sources

1
Wikipedia – Telephone numbers in the Philippines
Number format and area code structure

Savings

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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.