Calling the Philippines from NZ: How to Dial and the Cheapest Rates
The Philippines' country code is 63. Here is how to dial it from New Zealand, and the cheapest way to make the call.
Philippine numbers start with 0 inside the Philippines. From NZ, drop the 0 and dial 00 63 first. Mobiles start with 09. On a mobile you can type + in place of 00.
How Much Does It Cost to Call the Philippines from NZ?
With our phone cards, calls to Philippine landlines start at 9.4¢ a minute and calls to mobiles at 13.5¢ a minute. Every card calls both landlines and mobiles. Pick the one that fits how you call.
- 14.7¢/min to landlines
- No connection fee
- Billed in 3-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 54 min to mobiles
- 13.5¢/min to mobiles
- 89¢ connection fee a call
- Billed in 3-minute blocks
- NZ$10 = 1 h 34 min to landlines
Chips or Long White Cloud? Chips' 89¢ fee pays off once a landline call lasts about 16 minutes or more. For shorter calls, Long White Cloud costs less.
Compare all 5 cards side by side
| Card | To landlines | To mobiles | Connection fee | Billed in | NZ$10 buys (landline) | NZ$10 buys (mobile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips | 9.4¢/min | 13.5¢/min | 89¢ a call | 3 min | 1 h 34 min | 1 h 7 min |
| Rocket | 13.4¢/min | 17.4¢/min | 49¢ a call | 3 min | 1 h 10 min | 52 min |
| Long White Cloud | 14.7¢/min | 17.9¢/min | None | 3 min | 1 h 6 min | 54 min |
| Tiki Talk | 20.1¢/min | 23.5¢/min | None | 2 min | 48 min | 42 min |
| Lucky | 25.5¢/min | 25.5¢/min | None | 1 min | 39 min | 39 min |
Rates are in NZ dollars, 24 hours a day. Talk time for Chips and Rocket is from their rate pages and assumes one call, with one connection fee. Rates to Philippine mobiles | Rates to Philippine landlines
Call the Philippines with an NZ Phone Card
Our cards are digital. Buy online and we email your PIN and access numbers. No app, no new SIM, no contract, and it works from a landline or a mobile.
- Call your local access numberWe have numbers in 16 NZ cities and towns, from Whangarei to Dunedin. Your email lists them all.
- Enter your PINIt is in the same email.
- Dial the Philippine number, then #00 63 + number without the first 0. Example: 00 63 917 123 4567 #
Making another call? Wait for the other person to hang up, press ## and dial the next number.
Which NZ cities have an access number?
Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Nelson, New Plymouth, Napier and Hastings, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Tauranga, Wanganui, Wellington and Whangarei. If your town is not listed, use the nearest one. Your provider may charge for that call.
Check the Time Difference Before You Call
The Philippines is 4 hours behind NZ in the NZ winter and 5 hours behind in the NZ summer. It has no daylight saving. Here is the time right now.
Philippine area codes
Drop the 0 from the area code when you dial from NZ.
| Area code | Dial from NZ | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 00 63 2 | Metro Manila |
| 032 | 00 63 32 | Cebu |
| 082 | 00 63 82 | Davao |
| 033 | 00 63 33 | Iloilo |
| 074 | 00 63 74 | Baguio |
| 09 | 00 63 9 | Mobile phones, nationwide |
Questions About Calling the Philippines
What is the country code for the Philippines?
The Philippines' country code is 63. From NZ, dial 00 63, then the number without its first 0.
How do I call a Philippine mobile from NZ?
Philippine mobiles start with 09. Drop the 0 and dial 00 63 + the rest. 0917 123 4567 becomes 00 63 917 123 4567.
Is +63 9 a mobile number?
Yes. +63 9 is a Philippine mobile. +63 2 is a Metro Manila landline.
Can I call the Philippines for free?
Calling apps make free calls when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. They cannot reach a landline, and the call drops if either connection is weak. A phone card reaches any Philippine landline or mobile from a normal phone, without internet at either end.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Our service is 100% prepaid. Add more talk time when you need it.
Are your cards rechargeable?
Yes. You can keep the same card and PIN for years. Recharge it online whenever you need more talk time.
Do your cards expire?
A card expires 6 months after its first use or last recharge. You do not lose the credit. Top it up with NZ$10 or more and your old balance carries over.
Does it cost more if I call from my cell phone?
We do not charge extra for calls from a cell phone. Your own provider may charge for the call to the access number, so check your plan. Many NZ plans include free calls to local numbers.
Is this a physical calling card?
No. We email your PIN, the access numbers and the dialling steps after you buy.
Do I need to download an app or change my SIM?
No. Call the access number, enter your PIN, then dial the Philippine number.
Can I call other countries with this card?
Yes. Every card calls more than 200 countries.
Calling Other Countries from NZ
- Call Australia from NZ
- Call the USA from NZ
- Call the UK from NZ
- Call Canada from NZ
- Call India from NZ
- Call Fiji from NZ
- Call Samoa from NZ
- Call the Cook Islands from NZ
Have more questions? Call our support team on (09) 886 9903 or contact us.
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