National Emergency Hotline (911)
911
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Philippines Phone Number Format Guide and Examples
Dial Code: +63•Last updated: January 1, 2026
Local Format
0917 123 4567
E.164 Format
+639171234567
International
+63 917 123 4567
About Philippines Phone Numbers
Philippine mobile numbers start with 09, followed by 9 digits. Different prefixes indicate different mobile providers (e.g., 0917 for Globe, 0928 for Smart). Total length is 11 digits.
How to Dial Philippines Phone Numbers
To call a Philippines phone number, the exact format depends on where the call starts. Domestic mobile calls usually keep the leading 0, while international calls to the Philippines use the +63 country code instead.
- Within the Philippines: Dial the full national number, including the leading 0 for standard domestic calls.Example:
0917 123 4567 - From abroad to the Philippines: Dial +63 followed by the national number without the leading 0.Example:
+63 917 123 4567 - From the Philippines to other countries: Dial 00, then the country code, then the full phone number.Example:
00 1 212 555 0123
Note: Philippine domestic mobile numbers commonly begin with 0, but that prefix is dropped in international format.
Phone Number Structure
This table breaks down the example number shown for Philippines.
| Component | Digits | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Code | 2 | +63 | Used in international format and replaces the domestic leading 0. |
| National Prefix | 1 | 0 | Domestic mobile numbers begin with 0 before the rest of the national number. |
| Mobile Prefix | 3 | 917 | This example uses a mobile network prefix within the 09xx range. |
| Subscriber Number | 7 | 1234567 | The remaining digits identify the individual mobile line. |
Special Cases
Some numbers and prefixes in Philippines have special rules or reserved uses.
Toll-Free Numbers
18001800 numbers are used in the Philippines for toll-free or inbound customer-service style access. They are non-geographic service numbers rather than ordinary personal mobile numbers.
Short Service Codes
21180808888The Philippines also uses short or memorable service codes for hotlines, public services, and business support. These numbers are allocated for special service access, not for standard subscriber use.
Validation Regex
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^\+639\d{9}$|^09\d{9}$Code Examples
CSS Masking Format
Use this CSS mask to automatically format phone number inputs:
cssinput-masking.css
input[type="tel"] {
mask: 0000 000 0000;
mask-image: none; /* Fallback */
}