How to Call
Philippines from UK
Connecting with family in Manila or business in Cebu? The country code is +63. Skip expensive BT or Virgin Media rates. Make reliable business calls to Globe, Smart, and PLDT numbers directly from your browser.
Step-by-Step: UK to Philippines
Calling from London, Manchester, or anywhere in the UK requires the standard international exit code.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00. This is the code to dial out of the United Kingdom.
Country Code (+63)
Dial 63. This connects you to the Philippines network.
Area Code & Number
Dial the area code and number.
Note: Drop the leading '0' of the area code/mobile number.
Calling Globe or Smart Mobiles?
Mobile numbers in the Philippines are 10 digits long (excluding the leading 0). They typically start with 9 (e.g., 0917 for Globe, 0918 for Smart).
Major Philippines Area Codes
Codes for major cities. Remember to remove the leading zero when calling from the UK.
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | Metro Manila | 2 |
| Cebu City | Central Visayas | 32 |
| Davao City | Davao Region | 82 |
| Baguio | Cordillera | 74 |
| Cavite | Calabarzon | 46 |
| City | Region | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna | Calabarzon | 49 |
| Batangas | Calabarzon | 43 |
| Iloilo | Western Visayas | 33 |
| Cagayan de Oro | Northern Mindanao | 88 |
| Pampanga | Central Luzon | 45 |
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Time Zone
Philippines is GMT+8. When it's 9 AM in London, it's 5 PM in Manila.
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