National Telecom Specification

Philippines (+63) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide

Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in Philippines.

Quick Jump: Numbering Plan A2P Regulations Verify PH Number

Country Dialing Code +63 ISO: PH

Domestic Trunk Prefix 0 Omitted internationally

National Length 10 digits (mobile, excluding 0) Local subscriber digits

Full E.164 Length 12 digits (+63 9xx xxx xxxx) With +63 prefix

Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations

Destination Codes: Area codes (02 Metro Manila), Mobile 09xx

Mobile Prefix Patterns: 09xx (0905 to 0999) and 08xx allocated to mobile cellular carriers by NTC

Major Mobile Network Operators: Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, DITO Telecommunity

A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies

A2P 10DLC & Campaign Registration

Not applicable. Regulated by National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

Alphanumeric Sender ID Support

Supported up to 11 characters. Strict sender ID registration required by Globe and Smart to prevent smishing.

Two-Way Messaging Capability

Supported using Philippine mobile numbers.

Character Encoding Standards

GSM-7 standard (160 characters/segment).

Compliance Framework: SIM Registration Act (RA 11934) and Data Privacy Act of 2012; opt-in consent strictly required.

Interactive Number Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions for Philippines

What is the international calling code for the Philippines?

The country calling code for the Philippines is +63. Mobile numbers start with 09 domestically and +639 in E.164 international format.

Related National Calling Codes

Australia +61 Austria +43 Belgium +32 Brazil +55 Canada +1 France +33 Germany +49 India +91