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Philippines Country Code +63

Complete guide to calling Philippines from the US and abroad

ISO-2: PH ISO-3: PHL Asia Capital: Manila

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+63
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 63 + area + number
Country TLD
.ph

Geography

Capital
Manila
Continent
Asia
Population
116,786,962
Currency
Philippine peso
Languages
Filipino (official language

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:29 PM
Time Zone
UTC+8
Mobile Penetration
115.3%
Internet Penetration
67.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
3.8%

How to Call Philippines from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Philippines from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
63
Philippines
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 63 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+63 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Philippines

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Albay 52 011 63 52 + local number
Angeles 455 011 63 455 + local number
Bacolod 34 011 63 34 + local number
Baguio City 74 011 63 74 + local number
Batangas 43 011 63 43 + local number
Cacayan de Oro 8822 011 63 8822 + local number
Caloocan 2 011 63 2 + local number
Cavite 46 011 63 46 + local number
Cebu City 32 011 63 32 + local number
Cotabato 64 011 63 64 + local number
Dagupan 75 011 63 75 + local number
Dalaguete 32 011 63 32 + local number
Dauin 3522 011 63 3522 + local number
Davao 82 011 63 82 + local number
Dumaguete City 3524 011 63 3524 + local number
General Santos 83 011 63 83 + local number
Iligan City 63 011 63 63 + local number
Iloilo City 33 011 63 33 + local number
Lipa 43 011 63 43 + local number
Lucena 42 011 63 42 + local number
Manila 2 011 63 2 + local number
Masbate 56 011 63 56 + local number
Naga City 5421 011 63 5421 + local number
Ozamis City 88 011 63 88 + local number
Pampanga 45 011 63 45 + local number
Pasay 2 011 63 2 + local number
Puerto Princesa 48 011 63 48 + local number
Quezon City 2 011 63 2 + local number
San Fernando: La Union 72 011 63 72 + local number
San Pablo 93 011 63 93 + local number
Subic Bay 47 011 63 47 + local number
Tacloban 53 011 63 53 + local number
Tarlac City 452 011 63 452 + local number
Zamboanga 62 011 63 62 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Taiwan flag

Taiwan

+886 Brunei flag

Brunei

+673 Hong Kong flag

Hong Kong

+852 China flag

China

+86 East Timor flag

East Timor

+670 South Korea flag

South Korea

+82 Palau flag

Palau

+680 North Korea flag

North Korea

+850

Telecommunications in Philippines

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 115.3 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 133,566,303 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 3.8 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 4,422,371 2024
Internet users (% of population) 67.3 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 115.3%
Fixed-line 3.8%
Internet 67.3%

Philippines on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Manila.

Flag of Philippines

Flag of Philippines
Name
Pambansang Watawat
Adopted
1998
Proportions
1:2
Designer
Emilio Aguinaldo
Blue Red White Yellow

The sun represents independence, its eight rays symbolize the first provinces that revolted. Three stars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Public Holidays in Philippines

Philippines has 17 holidays and observances (1 national, 16 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on June 12. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
February 25 EDSA Revolution Anniversary Public
April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
June 12 Independence Day National
August 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Public
August 25 National Heroes Day Public
November 1 All Saints' Day Public
November 30 Bonifacio Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 30 Rizal Day Public
December 31 New Year's Eve Public
Varies Maundy Thursday Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Black Saturday Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Philippines

Area

300,000 km²

115,831 sq mi

Coastline

36,289 km

Highest point

Mount Apo 2,954 m

Lowest point

Philippine Sea 0 m

Climate:
Tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Terrain:
Mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
Natural resources:
Timber, Petroleum, Nickel, Cobalt, Silver, Gold, Salt, Copper
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 42.7% (arable 18.7%), forest 24.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Philippines

GDP

$487 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$4,171 (2025)

Growth

4.4% (2025)

Inflation

1.7% (2025)

Unemployment

2.2% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.720 (#117 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Philippine Peso (PHP)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 9%, Industry 27%, Services 64% (2025)
Top exports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (53%), Machinery and computers (8%), Optical and medical instruments (4%), Animal and vegetable fats and oils (4%), Ores (3%)
Top imports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (24%), Mineral fuels and oil (13%), Machinery and computers (8%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Plastics (4%)
Main export markets:
USA (16%), China, Hong Kong SAR (15%), Japan (14%), China (11%), Netherlands (4%)
Main suppliers:
China (28%), Japan (8%), Rep. of Korea (8%), Indonesia (8%), USA (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philippines

What is the country code for Philippines?
The country code for Philippines is +63.
How do I call Philippines from the US?
To call Philippines from the US, dial 011 + 63 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +63 instead of 011.
What time is it in Philippines?
The current time in Philippines is 6:29 PM (UTC+8).
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
What is the national day of Philippines?
The national day of Philippines is Independence Day, on June 12.
What does the flag of Philippines look like?
The flag of Philippines uses blue, red, white, yellow and was adopted in 1998. The sun represents independence, its eight rays symbolize the first provinces that revolted. Three stars represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.