How To Call Philippines from Australia: A Step-By-Step Guide

For calls to a landline in the Philippines dial: 0011 (or +) + 63 + Area Code + local number. For calls to a mobile in the Philippines dial: +63 + 10-digit mobile number.

Need to make an international call from Australia to Philippines? This quick call guide will take you step-by-step on everything you need to make a call to the Philippines.

How To Call The Philippines From Australia (4 Steps)

Step 1: Dial the Australian exit code (0011): this is the international prefix that dials you out of Australia. If you’re using a mobile, you can use the + symbol (press and hold down the 0 (zero) key for 2 seconds.

Tip: each country has a different exit code, but if you are using a cell phone, then use the + symbol, this is automatically converted into the exit code regardless of the country you are in.

Step 2: Key in the Philippines international code (63): this is the international dialing code and allows you to connect to a number within the Philippines.

Step 3: Key in the area code or mobile prefix.

Step 4: Key in the local or mobile number: This is the number of the person you wish to speak to.

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Call From Australia To A Landline In The Philippines

For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + area code + local number

Calling Manila example: 0011 63 2 12345678 (or +63 2 12345678)

0011 = exit code for the Philippines (alternatively, you can use the plus ‘+’ symbol)

63 = Country code

Area code

12345678 = this is the local number of the person you wish to contact

Call From Australia To A Mobile Phone Number In The Philippines

For international calls dial: 0011 + country code + mobile prefix + mobile number

For example, you would dial: +63 1234567891 (or +63 1234567891)

+ = press and hold the 0 (zero) button on your cell phone keypad will bring up the + symbol.

63 = Country code

Mobile number = this is a 10-digit number

Philippines calling codes for each region

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 zones

The Philippines is two hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT+8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Press and hold the 0 (zero) button on your cell phone keypad for 2 seconds, this will bring up the + (plus) symbol then key in 63.

Step 1: Dial 0 – this is the international prefix code that dials you out of the Philippines

Step 2: Enter in 61 (Australian country code)

Step 3: Enter in the local number

+63 + telephone number which is 9 digits.

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