How to call the Philippines from the USA

Simple steps to calling the Philippines from the USA

1. Dial 011 - the US exit code

2. Dial 63 - the Philippines country code

3. Then the area code - 1-4 digits

4. And finally the phone number - 5-7 digits

What to do if your number start with a (+)

Some international numbers have a plus sign before the country code. This (+) simply means that when dialling this number internationally, the country exit code needs to be used. In some cases, you can dial “+” on a cell or simply replace the plus sign with the US exit code - 011.

Philippines area and calling codes

You will find below a list of all area codes to call the Philippines from the US:  

How to call a cellphone in the Philippines from the US

Calling a cellphone in the Philippines from the US is easy - simply use your exit code, add the country code, dial the area code and then the rest of the phone number. Follow these steps to call a mobile number in the Philippines:

1. Dial in the exit code - enter (+) for the exit code when calling from mobile or VoIP number. The exit code to call the Philippines from the US is 011 if you’re calling from a landline.

2. Dial the Philippines country code - 63

3. Dial area code - this will depend on the part of the Philippines you’re calling.

4. Add the rest of the phone number

When the entire dialling procedure is done, if you’re calling Manila for example from the US, you’ll have a string of numbers that look something like this:

+ (the exit code) –63 (Philippines country code) – 02 (Manila area code) – 456-7890 (the actual phone number)

How to call a landline in the Philippines from the US

The dialling format for landline phone calls is pretty similar to the process for cellphone numbers.

1. Dial the exit code 011, or tap the + when calling from mobile or VoIP number

2. Dial the country code 063

3. Dial in your area code

• 02: Manila

• 32: Cebu

• 74: Kalinga

• 82: Davao City

• 84: Compostela Valley

4. Finish up with the landline number

When that’s all done, if you were calling Cebu, your phone screen would look something similar to this:

+ (exit code) – 63 (country code) – 32 (area code ) – 3456789 (telephone number)

What’s the cost of calling the Philippines from the US?

There are, of course, many operators who enable you to call the Philippines from the US. Here are a few of them:

AT&T

You can get unlimited calls to many countries, including the Philippines, for just $15 per month with AT&T International Calling

T-Mobile

You can save on international calls from the US when you add Stateside International Talk for just $15 per month.

Vonage

Vonage for Home has two calling plans, in partnership with the Globe® Group Network in the Philippines (Globe® Mobile and Landline, Touch Mobile™ and BayanPhone), to provide affordable domestic and international calling, as well as included minutes to the Philippines.

• U.S. & Canada 400 Globe® Philippines 400 for $14.99 per month - no 1-year contract required

• U.S. & Canada Unlimited Globe® Philippines 3000 for $19.99 per month for the first 12 months with 1-year contract

Ooma Telo

With Ooma’s World Plan for $17.99 per month you can call the Philippines for $ 0.89 per minute.

Boost

With Boost’s International Connect Plus Plan which is $10 additional to any monthly plan - you can call the Philippines at a rate of $0.15 per minute to both landlines and mobiles.

How to call the Philippines for free?

There are a number of ways to call the Philippines for free. Some operators offer International plans which give an all-inclusive plan to call internationally. Check with yours to see if they offer such a plan.

Plus, there are many messaging apps that allow you to call the Philippines for free, such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Messenger.

For free video calls you can use a PC app like Skype or Google Hangouts. These services let you make voice and video calls directly through your computer.

Staying in touch with your loved ones in the Philippines

Helping you stay in touch with family and friends is so important to WorldRemit and our community. We’re all about keeping people connected. You can, of course, call your loved ones as we’ve shown above - or you can send them airtime top up with us to ensure they always have their data topped up. That way they can surprise you with a call.

You can also support them with our excellent low cost, online money transfer service: one that allows you to send fast* and secure money transfers. And one that offers you a choice of ways for your money to be received - cash pickup, bank transfer, mobile money and airtime top up.

And, if you need any more information on the different aspects of living and travelling abroad, you can also refer to our blog for a range of interesting articles.

Calling the Philippines from the US: FAQ

How do I call the Philippines from the US with AT&T?

You will need a plan with AT&T to call the Philippines from the US. A&T offers International calling with a plan at 15 USD per month. Once you have the plan you can make your call by:

1. Dial the exit code 011, or tap the + when calling from mobile or VoIP number

2. Dial the country code 063

3. Dial in your area code

4. Finish up with the phone number of the person you’re calling.

Which country code is 011?

This is not a country code - 011 is the exit code from the US to the Philippines. This should be followed by the country code which is 63.

What does +63 mean in a Philippine number?

Some international numbers have a plus sign before the country code (63 for the Philippines). This (+) simply means that when dialling this number internationally, the country exit code needs to be used. In some cases, you can dial “+” on a cell or simply replace the plus sign with the US exit code - 011.

The contents of this blog post does not constitute legal or financial advice and is provided for general information purposes only. If you require specific legal and / or financial advice you should contact a specialist lawyer or financial advisor. Information true at time of publishing.