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Quick Reference Summary
To call the Philippines from Australia:
0011 + 63 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
Examples:
- For Manila landline: 0011 + 63 + 2 + XXXX XXXX
- For Philippines mobile phone: 0011 + 63 + 9XX + XXX XXXX
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Sydney, it’s 10 AM in Manila (2 hours behind).
How to Call a Landline in the Philippines
Calling a Philippines landline from Australia requires these steps:
- Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
- Dial the Philippines’ country code: 63
- Dial the area code (without the first 0)
- Dial the local phone number
For example, if you’re calling a Manila number written as (02) 8123 4567, you would dial 0011 63 2 8123 4567 from Australia.
Important: When dialing within the Philippines, landline numbers include a 0 before the area code (e.g., 02 8123 4567), but when calling from Australia, you drop the 0 and just dial the area code after the country code.
How to Call a Mobile in the Philippines
Calling a Philippines mobile phone follows a similar pattern:
- Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
- Dial the Philippines’ country code: 63
- Dial the mobile prefix (without the first 0)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number
For example, if the Philippines mobile number is 0918 123 4567, you would dial 0011 63 918 123 4567 from Australia.
All Philippine mobile numbers begin with 09 when dialed within the country, but from Australia, you drop the 0 and dial 9 after the country code 63.
Area Codes
The Philippines uses a variety of area codes for different regions and mobile networks. Here’s a comprehensive list:
Major Cities and Regions
| City/Region | Area Code (drop the 0 when calling from Australia) |
|---|---|
| Metro Manila | 2 |
| Batangas | 43 |
| Bulacan | 44 |
| Cavite | 46 |
| Laguna | 49 |
| Pampanga/Clark | 45 |
| Quezon Province | 42 |
| Rizal | 2 |
| Angeles City | 45 |
| Baguio City | 74 |
| Bacolod | 34 |
| Cagayan de Oro | 88 |
| Cebu | 32 |
| Davao | 82 |
| Iloilo | 33 |
| Naga | 54 |
| Tacloban | 53 |
| Zamboanga | 62 |
Other Provincial Area Codes
| Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Abra | 74 |
| Agusan del Norte | 85 |
| Agusan del Sur | 85 |
| Aklan | 36 |
| Albay | 52 |
| Antique | 36 |
| Aurora | 42 |
| Basilan | 62 |
| Benguet | 74 |
| Biliran | 53 |
| Bohol | 38 |
| Bukidnon | 88 |
| Camarines Norte | 54 |
| Camarines Sur | 54 |
| Camiguin | 88 |
| Capiz | 36 |
| Catanduanes | 52 |
| Compostela Valley | 84 |
| Cotabato | 64 |
| Davao del Norte | 84 |
| Davao del Sur | 82 |
| Davao Oriental | 87 |
| Eastern Samar | 55 |
| Guimaras | 33 |
| Ifugao | 74 |
| Ilocos Norte | 77 |
| Ilocos Sur | 77 |
| Isabela | 78 |
| Kalinga | 74 |
| La Union | 72 |
| Lanao del Norte | 63 |
| Lanao del Sur | 64 |
| Leyte | 53 |
| Maguindanao | 64 |
| Marinduque | 42 |
| Masbate | 56 |
| Misamis Occidental | 88 |
| Misamis Oriental | 88 |
| Mountain Province | 74 |
| Negros Occidental | 34 |
| Negros Oriental | 35 |
| Northern Samar | 55 |
| Nueva Ecija | 44 |
| Nueva Vizcaya | 78 |
| Occidental Mindoro | 43 |
| Oriental Mindoro | 43 |
| Palawan | 48 |
| Pangasinan | 75 |
| Quirino | 78 |
| Romblon | 42 |
| Sarangani | 83 |
| Siquijor | 35 |
| Sorsogon | 56 |
| South Cotabato | 83 |
| Southern Leyte | 53 |
| Sultan Kudarat | 64 |
| Sulu | 68 |
| Surigao del Norte | 86 |
| Surigao del Sur | 86 |
| Tarlac | 45 |
| Tawi-Tawi | 68 |
| Western Samar | 55 |
| Zambales | 47 |
| Zamboanga del Norte | 65 |
| Zamboanga del Sur | 62 |
| Zamboanga Sibugay | 62 |
Mobile Phone Prefixes
Philippine mobile numbers always start with 09XX and are followed by 7 digits. When calling from Australia, drop the 0 and dial 9XX after the country code 63. Major mobile prefixes include:
| Network | Prefixes (drop the 0 when calling from Australia) |
|---|---|
| Globe/TM | 0905, 0906, 0915, 0916, 0917, 0926, 0927, 0935, 0936, 0937, 0945, 0956, 0966, 0967, 0975, 0977, 0978, 0979, 0995, 0996, 0997 |
| Smart/TNT | 0908, 0918, 0919, 0920, 0921, 0928, 0929, 0930, 0938, 0939, 0946, 0947, 0948, 0949, 0950, 0951, 0961, 0981, 0989, 0998, 0999 |
| Sun Cellular | 0922, 0923, 0924, 0925, 0931, 0932, 0933, 0934, 0940, 0941, 0942, 0943, 0944, 0973, 0974 |
| DITO | 0895, 0896, 0897, 0898, 0991, 0992, 0993, 0994 |
Time Zone
The Philippines follows Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is UTC+8. The time difference with Australia depends on which part of Australia you’re calling from and whether daylight saving time is in effect:
- Eastern Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane): Philippines is 2-3 hours behind
- Central Australia (Adelaide, Darwin): Philippines is 1.5-2.5 hours behind
- Western Australia (Perth): Philippines is in the same time zone
The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference will change when parts of Australia shift to daylight saving time.
Special Number Considerations
Toll-Free Numbers
If you’re trying to call a toll-free number in the Philippines (usually starting with 1800), it generally cannot be reached from outside the country.
Special Service Numbers
Special service numbers in the Philippines such as 117 (emergency), 143 (Red Cross), or 168 (directory assistance) cannot be dialed from abroad.
Best Time to Call
Due to the small time difference between Australia and the Philippines, finding a good time to call is relatively easy:
- Morning in Australia (8 AM – 12 PM): Morning in Philippines (6 AM – 10 AM)
- Afternoon in Australia (1 PM – 5 PM): Late morning to afternoon in Philippines (11 AM – 3 PM)
- Evening in Australia (7 PM – 10 PM): Late afternoon to evening in Philippines (5 PM – 8 PM)
The Philippines generally follows a standard business day from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, making it convenient for business calls from Australia.
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