The Philippines' country code is +63. From the UK, dial +63 then the national significant number without the domestic leading 0. A Metro Manila landline printed as 02 XXXX XXXX is +63 2 XXXX XXXX. A Philippine mobile printed as 09XX XXX XXXX is +63 9XX XXX XXXX. Do not keep the trunk 0: +63 02 is a misdial.
How to dial
Use one of these origin formats:
- ›+63 plus the number with the leading 0 dropped (usual on a mobile)
- ›00 63 plus the same digits from a UK landline that still needs the international access prefix
Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan designates 00 as access to international telephone numbers from the UK. + is a substitute on many mobiles. Do not assume every device accepts the same input.
More numbers: call the Philippines. Area codes: Philippines calling codes. US-origin format notes: Philippines from the US.
The ITU E.164 list assigns 63 to the Philippines. NTC is the numbering authority. NTC Memorandum Order 10-10-2017 migrated area-code 02 landlines from 7 to 8 subscriber digits by adding a Public Telecommunications Entity identifier in the range 3-8 (for example 8 for PLDT, 7 for Globe/Innove, 3 for Bayan). It is not always an 8. A prefix is a format hint, not proof of the current network.
Cost
A call from the UK to the Philippines is an international call from home. That is not the same as roaming while you are in the Philippines.
EE's call-abroad page sells International Pass and International Extra add-ons for calls from the UK. Inclusive minutes, if any, are plan-specific. Check whether the Philippines is named on the destination list.
Listed WorldDial rates checked on 13 September 2026: $0.25/min to landlines and $0.31/min to mobiles, in USD. Calls are billed in whole minutes, rounded up. Check the current rate for your number on rates before adding credit.
If the Philippines is already in your UK calling allowance, use your handset. If it is not, you can place the call in the browser. How calling works: how it works.
When 1800 is the wrong number
Do not assume a domestic 1800 number will work from the UK. Use the number the organisation publishes for international callers.
PhilHealth contacts for overseas callers are on PhilHealth from abroad.
Time difference
The Philippines uses PHT (UTC+8) year-round. Versus the UK that is usually eight hours ahead in winter and seven hours ahead in summer (UK BST). Check the organisation's local opening hours before calling.
Format mistakes to avoid
- ›Keeping the domestic 0 (+63 2, not +63 02)
- ›Assuming every old 7-digit Manila number gained an 8 (NTC assigned PTE identifiers 3-8)
- ›Assuming an 1800 number will work from the UK
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FAQs
What is the international dialing code for the Philippines?
+63. From the UK, dial +63 or 00 63, then the Philippine number with the leading 0 dropped.
Do I drop a leading 0 for the Philippines?
Yes. The domestic 0 is a trunk prefix. A Metro Manila line printed 02 … is +63 2 ….
What does WorldDial charge to the Philippines?
Listed WorldDial rates checked on 13 September 2026: $0.25/min to landlines and $0.31/min to mobiles, in USD. Check rates for the number you will dial.