🇵🇭Hong Kong to Philippines Calling Guide

Call Philippines
Country Code +63

From Hong Kong to Philippines, the country code is +63. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Philippines from any browser tab.

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How to Call Philippines from Hong Kong

Simple dialing rules and examples so you connect on the first try.

1

Exit Code or Plus

From Hong Kong landlines you may use your carrier's international prefix such as 001 or 002. For browser-based calling and mobile, simply use + before the country code.(StartACall uses + for web calls)

2

Philippines Code (+63)

Dial +63 to reach the Philippines from Hong Kong.

3

Drop the Leading Zero

Remove the initial 0 used domestically. For landlines include the area code (e.g., 2 for Manila). For mobiles drop the 0 and dial the 9 or 10 digit subscriber number.Note: Mobile examples below show the correct international format.

Dialing Examples

International callers use +63 then area or mobile subscriber number. No additional domestic trunk prefixes are needed.

Landline (Manila)
+63 2 1234 5678
Mobile (Example)
+63 917 123 4567
(Drop the initial 0 from 0917)

Philippines City Codes

Common area codes for major Philippine cities.

CityRegionArea Code
ManilaMetro Manila2
CebuCentral Visayas32
DavaoMindanao82
IloiloWestern Visayas33
BacolodWestern Visayas34
CityRegionArea Code
Cagayan de OroNorthern Mindanao88
ZamboangaZamboanga Peninsula62
BaguioCordillera74
LucenaCalabarzon42
LegazpiBicol52
Mobile Numbers

Mobile Number Rules

How Philippine mobile numbers work when calling from abroad.

Drop the 0

Philippine mobile numbers begin with a 0 domestic prefix. For international calls drop that zero and add +63. Example: 0917 123 4567 becomes +63 917 123 4567.

+63 917 123 4567

Landlines vs Mobiles

Landline area codes vary in length but are short (for Metro Manila use 2). Mobile prefixes are consistent and become the first digits after +63.

Manila area code example: +63 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for the Philippines?

The country calling code for the Philippines is +63. Use +63 followed by the area or mobile number without the leading zero.

Do I keep the leading zero on Philippine numbers?

No. When calling from Hong Kong or any international line, drop the leading zero. For example 0917 becomes +63 917.

Can I call Philippines mobiles and landlines from my browser?

Yes. StartACall lets you call both mobile and landline numbers in the Philippines directly from your web browser without installing apps.

Do I need an app or special hardware?

No. StartACall runs in your browser and works with your computer or mobile device. Just sign up and start calling.

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Calling Philippines from Hong Kong: what to know

Philippines answers on the country code +63, with the capital in Manila and most business concentrated around Manila, Cebu and Davao. The working language for business is Filipino (Tagalog), English, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 18:00; BPO industry runs 24/7. Friday traffic to US-aligned BPO clients peaks 21:00 to 04:00 PHT.

From Hong Kong the outbound access code is 001, so a manual dial reads 001 then +63 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between Hong Kong and Philippines.

Most mobiles in Philippines sit on operators such as Globe Telecom, Smart Communications (PLDT), DITO Telecommunity. English is widely used in business; voice-call culture is strong because of the dominant BPO industry.

Philippines runs on UTC plus 8, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Philippines from Hong Kong

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 001

    001 is the international access code used when dialing out of Hong Kong. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +63

    +63 routes the call to Philippines.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Manila that means including the area code 2.

Best time to call Philippines

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up.

Hong Kong clock (UTC plus 8)
09:00 to 17:00
Philippines clock (UTC plus 8)
09:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Philippines are within normal working hours.

Rates to Philippines (+63)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.8854$8.85
Landline$0.6238$6.24

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Philippines from Hong Kong?+

Dial 001 then +63 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Philippines?+

The country code for Philippines is +63. Manila uses the area code 2.

What is the best time to call Philippines?+

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up. Calling between 09:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Philippines during its working day (09:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Philippines?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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