How to call the Philippines from Canada
Short answer
To call the Philippines from Canada, open RobinPhone in your browser, dial +63 and the number, and pay $0.28 per minute to landlines or mobiles. There is no app, SIM or subscription, and you can try a free first test call.
Filipino Canadians call home for family, and for SSS, Pag-IBIG and banks that only answer an ordinary phone line.
How to dial
Start with +63 and drop the leading 0 from the Philippine number.
Metro Manila landline
+63 2 8XXX XXXX
Metro Manila numbers have 8 digits after the 2
Mobile
+63 9XX XXX XXXX
Globe, Smart, DITO and others
What a call costs
| Call to | Per minute | 10 minutes | 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines landlines | $0.28 | $2.80 | $8.40 |
| Philippines mobiles | $0.28 | $2.80 | $8.40 |
Live rates in US dollars, billed per minute with no connection fee. The price is the same wherever you call from. Prepaid credit never expires.
Best time to call
The Philippines is about half a day ahead of Canada. Call in your evening to reach Philippine offices the next morning.
12 hours ahead
Manila compared with Toronto, today
9 pm to 5 am
Toronto time, when it is 9 am to 5 pm in Manila
Who people in Canada call in the Philippines
- Government agenciesSSS, Pag-IBIG and PhilHealth answer on ordinary phone lines that chat apps cannot reach. Guide: calling a government office abroad
- BanksBDO, BPI, Metrobank and others often need a call to unblock a card or confirm a transfer. Guide: calling a bank abroad
- Family on a home phoneParents and grandparents on a landline or a basic mobile in the province. Guide: calling family who don't use apps
Chat apps only reach other app users. Why WhatsApp can't call a landline
Common questions
Can I call a Philippine landline with WhatsApp?
No. WhatsApp only connects to other WhatsApp users, so it cannot reach landlines, offices or hotlines in the Philippines. RobinPhone places a normal phone call, so any number that can ring will ring.
Do I need a SIM or phone number from Canada?
No. RobinPhone works in your browser over Wi-Fi or mobile data, on a laptop or a phone. You do not need any SIM or calling plan.
Is it cheaper to call the Philippines from Canada than from other countries?
The price is the same wherever you are. RobinPhone charges by the destination you call, per minute, with no connection fee.
Can I call toll-free or short hotline numbers in the Philippines?
Usually not from abroad, with any service. Most agencies and banks publish a separate number for callers overseas. Look for "calling from overseas" on their contact page and dial that number with +63.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every new account gets a free first test call, and for the Philippines it is a short one: enough to check the line quality, with no payment details needed. After that, prepaid credit starts at $5 and never expires.
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