Philippines Phone Number Format

Country code +63 — Complete guide to Philippines phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Philippines use the international country code +63. When dialing from outside Philippines, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+63 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 63 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Philippines, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Philippines typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+63 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Philippines typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+63 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Manila) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +63 XX XXXX XXXX 011 63 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +63 XXX XXX XXXX 011 63 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +63 800 XXX XXXX 011 63 800 XXX XXXX

Philippines Area Codes

Major area codes in Philippines:

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

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Philippines.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +63 instead of 011 63.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +63 prefix so they work from any country.
Philippines Quick Info
Country Code+63
ISO CodePH
CapitalManila
International Prefix011 (from US)