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Calling the Philippines from the United States requires a few extra digits, but aside from that the process is basically the same as making any other call. Like for any international call, you need to know the international call prefix for the originating country and the country code for the nation you're calling. When calling the Philippines, it’s important to remember that they're in a different time zone, and they are roughly 12 hours ahead of the U.S. Making international calls can be quite pricey, however, so be sure to talk to your phone provider beforehand to find out what kind of rates you get with your long distance plan. Depending on your provider and your plan, your call could cost as little as $0.02 a minute, or it could cost upwards of $1 per minute to call. | Calling the Philippines from the United States requires a few extra digits, but aside from that the process is basically the same as making any other call. Like for any international call, you need to know the international call prefix for the originating country and the country code for the nation you're calling. When calling the Philippines, it’s important to remember that they're in a different time zone, and they are roughly 12 hours ahead of the U.S. Making international calls can be quite pricey, however, so be sure to talk to your phone provider beforehand to find out what kind of rates you get with your long distance plan. Depending on your provider and your plan, your call could cost as little as $0.02 a minute, or it could cost upwards of $1 per minute to call. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Calling a Landline=== | ===Calling a Landline=== | ||
#Dial 011. Pick up your phone receiver and listen for the dial tone before you dial, or turn on your mobile phone and launch the phone app. You first dial 011 because this is the international call prefix or international access code for the United States. | #Dial 011. Pick up your phone receiver and listen for the dial tone before you dial, or turn on your mobile phone and launch the phone app. You first dial 011 because this is the international call prefix or international access code for the United States. | ||
#* Any time you want to call a number abroad from the U.S., you dial this number first to indicate that you're making an international call. | #* Any time you want to call a number abroad from the U.S., you dial this number first to indicate that you're making an international call. | ||
| − | #* Every country as its own international call prefix that must be dialled before such a call can be made.<ref>http://www.howtocallabroad.com/qa/basics.html</ref> | + | #* Every country as its own international call prefix that must be dialled before such a call can be made.<ref name="rf1">http://www.howtocallabroad.com/qa/basics.html</ref> |
| − | #Dial 63. This is the country code for the Philippines.<ref>https://www.uniontelecard.com/calling-guides/philippines/</ref> Every country also has its own country code that must be dialled before you can call into the country from abroad. No matter where in the world you're calling from, the country code will always be the same for a particular nation. | + | #Dial 63. This is the country code for the Philippines.<ref name="rf2">https://www.uniontelecard.com/calling-guides/philippines/</ref> Every country also has its own country code that must be dialled before you can call into the country from abroad. No matter where in the world you're calling from, the country code will always be the same for a particular nation. |
| − | #Dial the city code. Area and city codes are used to divide large geographical areas into smaller ones for the purpose of organizing phone calls. The Philippines has many area codes that are assigned to different regions of the country. Philippine area codes for landlines are one, two, or four digits. If you're unsure of the area code for the region you're calling, you can do an [http://www.philippinecountry.com/areacodes.html area code lookup]. The area codes for some of the major cities are:<ref>http://news.zaptel.com/2008/09/05/old59/</ref> | + | #Dial the city code. Area and city codes are used to divide large geographical areas into smaller ones for the purpose of organizing phone calls. The Philippines has many area codes that are assigned to different regions of the country. Philippine area codes for landlines are one, two, or four digits. If you're unsure of the area code for the region you're calling, you can do an [http://www.philippinecountry.com/areacodes.html area code lookup]. The area codes for some of the major cities are:<ref name="rf3">http://news.zaptel.com/2008/09/05/old59/</ref> |
#* 2 for Manila | #* 2 for Manila | ||
#* 32 for Cebu | #* 32 for Cebu | ||
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#* 74 for Baguio | #* 74 for Baguio | ||
#* 82 for Davao | #* 82 for Davao | ||
| − | #Dial the local number. This is the number in the Philippines that will put you directly in touch with the person or organization that you're trying to call. In the Philippines, landline numbers are often seven digits, but they can be between five and nine digits.<ref | + | #Dial the local number. This is the number in the Philippines that will put you directly in touch with the person or organization that you're trying to call. In the Philippines, landline numbers are often seven digits, but they can be between five and nine digits.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* Area codes are often included as part of the local number, so make sure you don’t dial the area code twice. | #* Area codes are often included as part of the local number, so make sure you don’t dial the area code twice. | ||
| − | #* When making calls within the Philippines, sometimes a 0 gets added to the beginning of the number.<ref | + | #* When making calls within the Philippines, sometimes a 0 gets added to the beginning of the number.<ref name="rf2" /> However, this 0 must be removed before calling the Philippines from the U.S., so if the number you're calling starts with a 0, don’t dial it. |
===Calling a Cellular Phone=== | ===Calling a Cellular Phone=== | ||
| − | #Dial +63 on a mobile phone. Mobile phones usually have the + sign built into the zero, and this replaces the international call prefix.<ref>http://blog.vonage.com/philippines/how-to-call-philippines-from-the-u-s/</ref> However, if you are calling a mobile phone in the Philippines from a landline, or can't find the + shortcut on your mobile, dial 011 63. | + | #Dial +63 on a mobile phone. Mobile phones usually have the + sign built into the zero, and this replaces the international call prefix.<ref name="rf4">http://blog.vonage.com/philippines/how-to-call-philippines-from-the-u-s/</ref> However, if you are calling a mobile phone in the Philippines from a landline, or can't find the + shortcut on your mobile, dial 011 63. |
| − | #* If you can’t find the + symbol on your phone, you can also try ** instead as the shortcut for the international call prefix.<ref>http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/faq/place-mobile.php</ref> | + | #* If you can’t find the + symbol on your phone, you can also try ** instead as the shortcut for the international call prefix.<ref name="rf5">http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/faq/place-mobile.php</ref> |
| − | #* Be aware that international calls to mobile phones are usually more expensive than calls to landlines.<ref>http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/mobile/mobile-codes.php?callfrom=United+States&callto=Philippines</ref> | + | #* Be aware that international calls to mobile phones are usually more expensive than calls to landlines.<ref name="rf6">http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/mobile/mobile-codes.php?callfrom=United+States&callto=Philippines</ref> |
#Dial the mobile code. In the Philippines, mobile phones have special three-digit codes that are used in place of area codes. The different mobile carriers use different codes, but they always start with 9. | #Dial the mobile code. In the Philippines, mobile phones have special three-digit codes that are used in place of area codes. The different mobile carriers use different codes, but they always start with 9. | ||
#* Do not dial the area code as well as the mobile code. | #* Do not dial the area code as well as the mobile code. | ||
| − | #Dial the local number. Local mobile numbers in the Philippines are always seven digits long (plus the three you dial for the mobile code).<ref | + | #Dial the local number. Local mobile numbers in the Philippines are always seven digits long (plus the three you dial for the mobile code).<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* Press Talk to initiate the call on a cellular phone. Otherwise, just wait for the phone to ring if you're calling from a landline. | #* Press Talk to initiate the call on a cellular phone. Otherwise, just wait for the phone to ring if you're calling from a landline. | ||
===Calling Non-Traditional Ways=== | ===Calling Non-Traditional Ways=== | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*If you're having trouble making your call, dial 00 to speak with an international operator. | *If you're having trouble making your call, dial 00 to speak with an international operator. | ||
| − | * Depending on your telephone provider, it may be cheaper to make your call after business hours, as some carriers charge less for calls placed later in the evening or earlier in the morning.<ref>https://www.bell.ca/Home_phone/Long_distance_rates</ref> | + | * Depending on your telephone provider, it may be cheaper to make your call after business hours, as some carriers charge less for calls placed later in the evening or earlier in the morning.<ref name="rf7">https://www.bell.ca/Home_phone/Long_distance_rates</ref> |
* If you don’t have a long distance plan or need to call from a payphone, you can also purchase a prepaid calling card for the Philippines. This often requires dialling a local access number first, and then inputting the code associated with your card before dialling the phone number. | * If you don’t have a long distance plan or need to call from a payphone, you can also purchase a prepaid calling card for the Philippines. This often requires dialling a local access number first, and then inputting the code associated with your card before dialling the phone number. | ||
