How to Dial from Saudi to the Philippines?

To call the Philippines from Saudi Arabia, you must first understand the Saudi Arabia exit code, the Philippines country code, area codes, mobile code, and a local number.

• Saudi Exit Code: The exit code of Saudi Arabia is 00. You must include this code when making international calls from Saudi Arabia.
• Philippines Country Code: The country code helps to identify a specific country in the international phone number format. The Philippines' country code is 63.

• Philippines Area Code: The Area code in a phone number represents a specific geographic region within the country. There are approximately 73 area codes in the Philippines.

  
  Here is the table listing some popular area codes in the Philippines alongside their city or region of service.

  Cities	Area Codes
  Manila	2
  Cebu	82
  Baguio	74
  Iloilo	33
  Pampanga	45
  Bacolod	34

• Philippines Mobile Code: Philippines mobile codes represent the specific telephone carrier within the country. The prefix is unique to each carrier.

  
  Here’s a table listing some popular Philippines’ mobile carriers along with their prefixes.

  Mobile Carriers	Common Mobile Code
  Dito Telecommunity	895, 896, 897, 898, 991, 992, 993, 994
  Globe Telecom	817, 905, 906, 915, 916, 917
  Smart Communications	910, 912, 914, 813, 940, 941

• A Local or Subscriber Number: While the Philippines’ landline numbers are 8-9 digits and begin with specific area codes, its mobile numbers are usually 10 digits long, starting with either 8 or 9.

To call from Saudi to the Philippines, dial the Saudi exit code, the Philippines country code, the area code or mobile code, and the local number.

The dialing process is different for mobile and landline numbers. Let’s explore in detail:

To call from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines landline number, enter the ‘00’ (Saudi Arabia exit code, ‘63’ (the Philippines country code), followed by the area code, and the local landline number.

• Step 1: Enter Saudi Arabia’s exit code “00”.
• Step 2: Enter the Philippines’ country code “63”.
• Step 4: Enter the area code of the recipient.
• Step 3: Dial the 7-digit landline number.

To contact a Philippines mobile number from Saudi Arabia, dial 00 + 63 + 10-digit mobile number.

• Step 1: Dial ‘00 ’.
• Step 2: Key in ‘63’.
• Step 3: Dial the 10-digit mobile number, including carrier code.

The cost of calling the Philippines from Saudi Arabia can range from 16 cents to 15.9 cents per minute, depending on the carrier provider. For example, STC (Saudi Telecom Company) offers rates starting from SAR 0.60 ($0.16) per minute, with various international call packages available. Whereas, Mobily charges SAR 0.70 ($0.19) per minute, including other bundle plans.

• VoIP Services: VoIP Service providers typically offer low-cost international calls compared to traditional carriers. They provide a virtual phone number that allows you to make calls over the internet without the need for traditional phone networks, thereby bypassing the carrier’s high costs.
• International Calling Cards: Calling cards are also often cheaper than traditional carriers. These cards can be physical or digital and are compatible with landlines, mobile phones, and payphones. To use it, simply dial your access number, PIN, and the number you’re trying to reach.
• Social Media Apps: Platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and Snapchat offer free voice and video calls, allowing you to stay connected without worrying about international call charges.

Calling the Philippines from Saudi Arabia is straightforward, once you understand the correct phone number format, which includes exit codes, country codes, and area codes or mobile prefixes. However, alongside the phone number structure, you must also consider the calling costs, as international calls are generally more expensive.
 

To call internationally from Saudi Arabia, dial Saudi Arabia’s exit code (00) + the Country code of the nation you are calling + the local phone number, including the area code. You can replace 00 with the “+” symbol if you are calling from a mobile.

To send SMS from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, go to your mobile’s default messaging app, type a new message, and enter the Philippines’ phone number in the recipient box.

To dial the Philippines from Saudi Arabia using a landline, pick up the receiver, dial Saudi Arabia’s exit code, the Philippines' country code, and the receiver's phone number. For instance: dial 00 63 1X 123 456X. Here, 1X is the local area code, and 123 456X is the subscriber number.

To call from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, dial ‘+’, the Philippines' country code, and the local number. The ‘+’ symbol replaces the exit code when making international calls.