How To Call The Philippines From Australia: A Step-By-Step Guide

Need to call the Philippines from Australia?

This international dialling guide will walk you step-by-step through the correct dialling format (i.e. exit code, country code, etc.) and how to apply that to landlines and mobiles.

How To Call A Landline In The Philippines

To call a landline in the Philippines from Australia, you must follow a specific dialling code sequence.

Here are the steps:

STEP 1: Dial the exit code for Australia, which is 0011.

STEP 2: Dial the country code for the Philippines, which is 63.

STEP 3: Dial the area code for the city you are calling. For example, the area code for Manila is 2, for Cebu it’s 32, and for Palawan it’s 48.

STEP 4: Dial the local landline number.

For example, if you are calling a landline number 12345678 in Manila, the complete sequence would look like this:

0011 (Exit code for Australia)
63 (Country code for the Philippines)
2 (Area code for Manila)
12345678 (Local landline number)

So, the complete dialling sequence would be: 0011-63-2-1234-5678

0011-63-2-1234-5678

Use this format if you’re calling from a landline.

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How To Call A Mobile Number In The Philippines

Calling a mobile number in the Philippines from Australia follows a similar process to calling a landline, but without the need for an area code.

Here are the steps:

STEP 1: Tap ‘+’ (or hold down the ‘zero’ button on your keypad).

STEP 2: Dial the country code for the Philippines, which is 63.

STEP 3: Dial the mobile number.

For example, if you are calling a mobile number 912345678 in the Philippines, the complete sequence would look like this:

0011 (Exit code for Australia)
63 (Country code for the Philippines)
912345678 (Mobile number)

So, the complete dialling sequence would be: +63-912-345-678

+63-912-345-678

Use this format if you’re calling from a mobile phone.

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Philippines Area Codes

Here are some of the main area codes for the Philippines:

City/Province	Area Code	City/Province	Area Code	City/Province	Area Code
Abra	74	Ifugao	74	Sarangani	83
Agusan del Norte	85	Ilocos Norte	77	Siquijor	35
Agusan del Sur	85	Ilocos Sur	77	Sorsogon	56
Aklan	36	Iloilo	34	South Cotabato	83
Albay	52	Isabela	78	Southern Leyte	53
Antique	36	Kalinga	74	Sultan Kudarat	64
Apayao	78	La Union	72	Sulu	85
Aurora	42	Laguna (except San Pedro)	49	Surigao del Norte	86
Basilan	62	Lanao del Norte	63	Surigao del Sur	86
Bataan	47	Lanao del Sur	64	Tarlac	45
Batanes	78	Leyte	53	Tawi-Tawi	68
Batangas	43	Maguindanao	64	Zambales	47
Benguet	74	Marinduque	42	Zamboanga del Norte	65
Biliran	53	Masbate	56	Zamboanga del Sur	62
Bohol	38	Misamis Occidental	88	Zamboanga Sibugay	62
Bukidnon	88	Misamis Oriental	88	Caloocan City	2
Bulacan	44	Mountain Province	74	Las Piñas City	2
Cagayan	78	Negros Occidental	34	Makati City	2
Camarines Norte	54	Negros Oriental	35	Malabon City	2
Camarines Sur	54	North Cotabato	64	Mandaluyong City	2
Camiguin	88	Northern Samar	55	Manila	2
Capiz	36	Nueva Ecija	44	Marikina City	2
Catanduanes	52	Nueva Vizcaya	78	Muntinlupa City	2
Cavite (except Bacoor)	46	Occidental Mindoro	43	Navotas City	2
Cebu	32	Oriental Mindoro	43	Parañaque City	2
Compostela Valley	84	Palawan	48	Pasay City	2
Davao del Norte	84	Pampanga	45	Pasig City	2
Davao del Sur	82	Pangasinan	75	Pateros City	2
Davao Occidental	82	Quezon	42	Quezon City	2
Davao Oriental	87	Quirino	78	San Juan City	2
Dinagat Islands	86	Rizal	2	Taguig City	2
Eastern Samar	55	Romblon	54	Valenzuela City	2
Guimaras	33	Samar	55	Bacoor City	2
Cagayan de Oro City	8822	Gingoog City	8842	San Pedro, Laguna	2

Time Zone

The Philippines has only one time zone, which is Philippine Time (PHT) or Philippine Standard Time (PST). It is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so the time does not change throughout the year.

Time Difference

The best times to call the Philippines from Australia depend on both countries’ time zones and daylight saving time.

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of the Philippines, so the most convenient time to accommodate all parties is between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Sydney time, which is 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Philippines time. However, this may vary depending on the specific locations in Australia and the Philippines and the daylight saving time changes.

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Need Cheap Calls To The Philippines?

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– No SIM card to install
– Use your mobile or landline
– No hidden fees
– 100% prepaid

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FAQ

Q: How do I call the Philippines from An Australian landline?

To call the Philippines from Australia, dial the prefix code 0011, followed by the Philippines’ calling code which is 63, and then the phone number you wish to call.

Q: What is the calling code for the Philippines from Australia?

The calling code for the Philippines is 63.

Q: What prefix do I need to dial to call Philippines from Australia?

To call the Philippines from Australia, dial the prefix code 0011 before dialling the Philippines’ calling code and the phone number you wish to call.

Q: Can I make a call to the Philippines from Australia using my mobile phone?

Yes, you can use your mobile phone to make a call to the Philippines. You just need to add the prefix code 0011 before the Philippines’ calling code and phone number.

Q: How do I dial an international number within the Philippines?

To dial an international number within the Philippines, dial 00 followed by the calling code of the country you are trying to call and then the telephone number you wish to reach.

Q: How do I dial a local phone number in the Philippines?

To dial a local phone number in the Philippines, simply dial the local number using the area code and phone number without adding any international prefix codes.

Q: What is the best time to call the Philippines from Australia?

The best time to call the Philippines from Australia is between 11am and 6pm Sydney time.

Q: How do I save money while making calls to the Philippines from Australia?

One of the best ways to help you save money making calls to the Philippines by using an international calling card. Here are our rates for calling to a landline in the Philippines and our call rates for calling a mobile phone in the Philippines.