How to Call Philippines from France
Learn how to call from France to Philippines with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.38/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Philippines from France
The cheapest way to call Philippines from France is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.38 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from France to Philippines
To make a call, dial the exit code (00), followed by the country code (63), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.38 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇫🇷 France to 🇵🇠Philippines
- 1
Dial the exit code: 00
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from France.
- 2
Dial Philippines's country code: 63
The country code for Philippines is +63.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: +63 917 123 4567
- Landline: +63 2 8123 4567
Cheap Calls from France to Philippines
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from France to Philippines starting at $0.38/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.38/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇫🇷 France Carrier Rates to 🇵🇠Philippines
- Orange France$0.10-1.50
- SFR$0.15-1.80
- Bouygues Telecom$0.10-1.60
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Best Time to Call 🇵🇠Philippines
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For consumers, avoid calls before 09:00 and after 20:00 Philippine time unless prearranged
- • Business contacts are typically reachable Monday to Friday, 09:00 17:00, excluding local holidays
Calling Etiquette in Philippines
- • Open with a polite greeting and address the person as Sir or Maam or by their title and surname
- • Confirm if it is a good time to talk, especially for sales or support follow ups
- • English and Filipino are widely spoken; switch language only if both parties are comfortable
- • For business, be concise, state your organization and purpose early, and summarize next steps
Reaching 🇵🇠Philippines via Apps
- • WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, and similar apps are common for personal and small business calls
- • Many users rely on mobile data rather than fixed broadband; call quality can vary by location and time
- • Some corporate environments may restrict app based calling on office networks for security reasons
International Calling Requirements in 🇫🇷 France
- • Ensure your mobile plan includes international calling; many French bundles exclude non-EU destinations by default
- • For prepaid SIMs, verify sufficient credit and that international calls (appel international) are enabled in your account
- • Some operators block high cost destinations by default; enable specific zones via customer service or online account
- • When dialing abroad, use 00 or +, then country code, then number without the local trunk 0
- • Business lines may have international barring; request admin or PBX manager to lift IDD restrictions if needed
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇵🇠Philippines
- The number you have dialed cannot be reached - Remove any leading 0 after the country code, verify the full international format, and check that the destination is not blocked by your plan
- International calls are barred on your line - Contact your operator or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD option, then retry
- Call failed or no network when abroad - Enable roaming on your phone and account, select a partner network manually, or use Wi Fi calling or VOIP apps
FAQs: Calling 🇵🇠Philippines from 🇫🇷 France
How do I call from France to Philippines?
Dial 00 (exit code) + 63 (Philippines country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from France to Philippines?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.38/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Philippines?
The country code for Philippines is +63. When calling from France, dial 00 63 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from France?
Dial 00 or +, then the country code, then the area or mobile code without its leading 0, then the local number.
Should I use roaming voice or Wi Fi and VOIP when I travel from France?
Within the EU, roaming voice is usually affordable; outside the EU, Wi Fi and VOIP apps are often cheaper than standard roaming minutes.
How expensive are international calls from France?
EU calls are often included or capped, but calls to non EU countries can range from about 0.10 to over 1.50 USD per minute depending on destination and plan.