Cheap Calls to the Philippines
From $0.36/min
Call any Philippine mobile or landline from your browser. Manila, Cebu, Davao, the provinces — $0.36/min to landlines, $0.46/min to mobiles.
Over 10 million Filipinos work abroad. That's 10 million people who call home regularly — and most are overpaying by 3-5x. Your carrier charges $1.50/min to call Nanay's Globe number. We charge $0.46. Same call, same quality, fraction of the price. The difference over a year? Hundreds of dollars back in your pocket.
Trusted by 10,000+ OFWs worldwide
Philippines
Mobile rate
$0.46/min
Landline rate
$0.36/min
Common greeting
Kumusta? / Hello po (respectful)
Common goodbye
Paalam / Ingat (take care)
How far does your credit go?
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Credits never expire • Add more anytime from $5
How Much Does It Cost to Call the Philippines?
The Philippines is one of the most-called countries in the world. Ten million OFWs calling home. Yet carriers still charge premium rates like it's 2005. Here's what you're actually paying — and what you could be paying instead.
| Calling from | Typical carrier | Carrier rate | GlobCall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | AT&T / Verizon | $0.50–2.50/min | $0.36/min |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | STC / Mobily | SAR 1.50–4.00/min | $0.36/min |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | du / e& | AED 1.50–3.50/min | $0.36/min |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Bell / Rogers | CAD 0.85–2.00/min | $0.36/min |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Telstra / Optus | AUD 0.80–2.50/min | $0.36/min |
| 🇬🇧 UK | EE / Vodafone | £0.50–1.50/min | $0.36/min |
Carrier rates shown are standard pay-per-use without international add-ons (as of early 2026). Your actual rate may differ depending on plan and account type.
AT&T (USA)
$5–25
10 min to PH mobile
STC (Saudi)
SAR 15–40
10 min to PH mobile
GlobCall
$3.60
Same 10 min to landline
A weekly 30-minute call to a Philippine mobile costs about $718/year on GlobCall. Through a US carrier? $1,560–3,900. From Saudi Arabia or UAE? Even more. See rates for all countries.
How to Call the Philippines from Your Browser
No calling card PINs. No carrier international plan to activate. No need for the other person to install anything. Five steps, done in under a minute.
Go to GlobCall.com and sign in
Or create a free account — takes 30 seconds with just an email.
Select Philippines 🇵🇭 from the dropdown
The country code +63 is added automatically.
Enter the phone number
Mobile (10 digits starting with 9) or landline (area code + local number). Drop the leading zero.
See the per-minute rate displayed
You know exactly what you'll pay before the call connects.
Click Call — connected in seconds
The call routes over your internet connection. Crystal clear on any decent Wi-Fi or LTE.
Dialing format
- Mobile numbers: 10 digits starting with 9 (e.g., 917 123 4567 for Globe, 918 for Smart)
- Landline numbers: Area code + local number (e.g., 2 8888 1234 for Metro Manila)
- Country code: +63 — GlobCall adds this automatically. Drop the leading 0.
Major Philippine area codes
On GlobCall, drop the leading 0. Manila 02 becomes 2, Cebu 032 becomes 32.
Mobile network prefixes
All mobile networks cost the same on GlobCall: $0.46/min. No need to check prefixes.
Why GlobCall for Calls to the Philippines
Calling cards are stuck in the 90s. Carrier add-ons cost more than your actual calls. Messenger works until Lola's internet drops. Here's what makes GlobCall different.
Flat rate to all networks
Globe, Smart, Sun, DITO — all $0.46/min. PLDT landlines $0.36/min. No surprises based on which network your family uses. One rate, all of the Philippines.
Credit never expires
Load $10 and use it over months. We don't play the calling-card game of expiring your balance in 30 days. Your padala stays yours until you use it.
Reach any number
Viber can't call SSS, PhilHealth, BIR, Pag-IBIG, or DFA. Can't reach Lola's PLDT landline in Pampanga. GlobCall connects to any Philippine number.
Same rate from anywhere
Calling from Riyadh, Dubai, Los Angeles, Toronto, or Singapore? Same $0.46/min to mobiles. No "international surcharge" markup.
Clear audio quality
We route through Tier 1 carriers in Asia. On decent internet, you won't know it's not a regular phone call. No lag, no robot voice, no dropped words.
Share with the whole family
One account works on multiple devices. If everyone calls home, share a single balance instead of buying separate load for each person.
Also available: GlobCall for Business · All country rates
Who Calls the Philippines?
Over 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers send home $36 billion in remittances each year. Behind every remittance is a phone call home. Usually several.
~4 million Filipinos abroad
The largest Filipino community abroad. California, Nevada, Texas, New York, Hawaii. Nurses, IT workers, military families. Sunday calls to the Philippines are tradition.
~1.5 million Filipinos abroad
Healthcare workers, engineers, domestic helpers. Long contracts, limited internet. Phone calls home are the lifeline. Every peso saved on calls is another peso sent back.
~700,000 Filipinos abroad
Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hospitality, retail, construction. Shared accommodations, shared WiFi, shared need to hear family voices. Regular calls are non-negotiable.
~900,000 Filipinos abroad
Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg. Many came through caregiver programs, built lives, became citizens. The connection home? Still strong, still frequent.
~400,000 Filipinos abroad
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Nurses, aged care workers, IT professionals. Good salaries, but carrier rates to PH are brutal. GlobCall fixes that.
~200,000 Filipinos abroad
Domestic workers, nurses, maritime industry. Close timezone (same as Manila), but calls still add up. A 30-minute daily call through Singtel? Expensive. Through GlobCall? $13.80.
GlobCall works from all these countries at the same rate. See all country rates.
Good to know before you call
The Philippines has four major mobile networks: Globe (largest), Smart (PLDT), Sun Cellular (merged with Smart), and DITO (newest). Numbers are portable between some networks. GlobCall reaches all of them at the same rate.
When to call
Philippines uses PHT (GMT+8), same as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Perth. No daylight saving time. Business hours are 8am–5pm or 9am–6pm. For personal calls, evenings 6–9pm PHT work well. Weekend mornings are popular for longer family calls.
Country code
+63
GlobCall adds it for you
Emergency (Philippines)
National Emergency 911
PNP Hotline 117
Important Philippine government hotlines
Need to call a government office back home? Here are the numbers OFWs call most often — all reachable through GlobCall.
- SSS (Social Security): (02) 8920-6446 to 55
- PhilHealth: (02) 8441-7442
- Pag-IBIG: (02) 8724-4244
- DFA (Passport): (02) 8651-9400
- BIR (Taxes): (02) 8538-3200
- OWWA: (02) 8551-6641
Common reasons people call the Philippines
- Family: Parents, children, siblings, extended family. Filipino families stay close. Weekly calls are minimum. Some call daily. Birthdays, fiestas, graduations — all require a call, not just a message.
- Government agencies: SSS contributions, PhilHealth coverage, Pag-IBIG loans, DFA passport renewal. All phone-based. All require patience. All landlines.
- Banks: BDO, BPI, Metrobank, Landbank — managing accounts from abroad, verifying remittances, fixing ATM issues. You'll spend time on hold. Make sure your credit lasts.
- Healthcare: Coordinating care for elderly parents, talking to doctors, pharmacy orders. Telehealth is growing, but most coordination still happens by phone.
- Business: Managing properties, checking on businesses, coordinating with employees or partners. The Philippines runs on relationships, and relationships need regular calls.
Ready to call the Philippines?
Open the site, pick Philippines, enter the number. Your first call is free. No app needed, no contract, no carrier markup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way to call the Philippines from abroad?
Browser-based calling. Carrier rates from the US run $0.50–2.50/min. From Saudi Arabia or UAE, even higher. GlobCall is $0.46/min to any Philippine mobile (Globe, Smart, Sun, DITO) and $0.36/min to PLDT landlines. No monthly fee, no contract, no app to install.
Can I call a Philippine landline from another country?
Yes. Philippine landlines use area codes — 02 for Metro Manila, 032 for Cebu, 082 for Davao. On GlobCall, enter the number without the leading 0, and the +63 country code is added automatically.
What is the Philippines country code?
+63. For mobiles, that's +63 followed by 10 digits starting with 9 (e.g., +63 917 123 4567). For landlines, +63 plus the area code (drop the leading 0) plus the local number. GlobCall handles all the formatting.
How do I call a Philippine mobile number from overseas?
Philippine mobiles are 11 digits starting with 09. Drop the leading 0 and add +63. Example: 0917 123 4567 becomes +63 917 123 4567. On GlobCall, select Philippines and enter the number — we handle the rest.
Which networks can GlobCall reach in the Philippines?
All of them. Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular, DITO, and all PLDT landlines. The network doesn't affect the rate — all mobiles are $0.46/min, all landlines are $0.36/min.
Is Viber or Messenger enough for calling the Philippines?
If both sides have the app and stable internet, yes. But you can't reach SSS hotlines, PhilHealth, BIR, Pag-IBIG, DFA, or anyone who doesn't use the app. Lola's PLDT landline in the province? You need an actual phone call.
What time should I call the Philippines?
Philippines is GMT+8 (PHT), same as Singapore and Hong Kong. No daylight saving. For personal calls, evenings 6–9pm PHT work well. That's 5–8am EST or 2–5am PST. Weekend mornings PHT catch US evenings perfectly.
Do I need to install anything?
No. GlobCall runs in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Open the site, sign in, dial. Works on any device with a browser and microphone — phone, tablet, or laptop.
How does billing work?
Buy credit from $5. The per-minute cost shows before you call and deducts as you talk. Your balance never expires. No surprises, no hidden fees, no monthly subscription.
Can I call Philippine government hotlines?
GlobCall reaches standard geographic numbers (area code + local number) and all mobile networks. Government hotlines like SSS (02-8920-6446), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR are all reachable.