The Filipino community in the UK is large and tightly knit, with many working in the NHS and healthcare. Here is exactly how to call a Philippine landline or mobile from Britain, with the right exit code and format.
How to dial Philippines from United Kingdom
- 1Dial the exit code 00
From United Kingdom, every international call starts with the exit code 00. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add Philippines's country code +63
Next comes +63, the country code that routes your call to Philippines.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common Philippines codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for Philippines is +63 XXX XXX XXXX.
A Philippines number dialed from United Kingdom looks like this:
Philippines is 7h ahead of United Kingdom.
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Philippines, it's 2 AM–2 PM where you are.
Philippines area codes
Philippine area codes after +63 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+63 2 for Metro Manila (Manila, Quezon City, Makati)
- ·+63 32 for Cebu City
- ·+63 82 for Davao City
- ·+63 88 for Cagayan de Oro
- ·+63 83 for General Santos
- ·+63 33 for Iloilo City
- ·+63 34 for Bacolod
- ·+63 45 for Angeles / Pampanga
- ·+63 46 for Cavite
- ·+63 49 for Laguna
- ·+63 35 for Dumaguete
- ·+63 38 for Bohol (Tagbilaran)
- ·+63 72 for La Union
- ·+63 74 for Baguio
Mobile numbers start with 9 — drop the leading 0 so 09XX XXX XXXX becomes +63 9XX XXX XXXX.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Philippines from United Kingdom?
From United Kingdom, dial the exit code 00, then Philippines's country code +63, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 00.
How much does it cost to call Philippines from United Kingdom?
With Hyallo you pay $0.27/min to call Philippines — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a Philippines landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any Philippines landline or mobile from United Kingdom with nothing to install.