How to Call Hong Kong from the Philippines
Calling Hong Kong from the Philippines costs only a few cents a minute with Intercalling, and you are charged purely for what you use. The pattern is short, press 00, the IDD access code, then 852, the Hong Kong country code, then the 8 digit number. Hong Kong uses no area codes, so the number stays 8 digits every time. Intercalling places the call right inside your browser, with no app, no SIM and no load to top up. Your first call costs nothing, and after that it runs pay as you go with no subscription.
- Everything happens in your browser, so there is no app, no SIM and no load to buy
- Your first call is on us, then a low rate per minute with no subscription
- Connect to both Hong Kong landlines and mobiles
The dialing pattern
From any phone in the Philippines the sequence is 00, the IDD access code, then 852 for Hong Kong, then the 8 digit number. Since Hong Kong has no area codes, every number runs 8 digits with nothing extra up front.
Through Intercalling the IDD code is unnecessary. Just type the number led by 852, or by a + sign, and the call goes through over the internet.
| Type | Starts with | Dial from the Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 2 or 3 | 00 852 + number (8 digits) |
| Mobile | 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 | 00 852 + number (8 digits) |
Reach family without buying load
A very large Filipino community lives in Hong Kong, and staying close has usually meant paying for load to make international calls. Intercalling travels over the internet inside your browser, which removes the need for load completely.
All it takes is a connection on your side, and the person you call needs nothing installed.
One tap from your browser
Intercalling runs in Chrome, Safari and other browsers across phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.
The first call is free, and from there you are charged only for the minutes you actually talk, with no monthly fee.
Questions people ask
How do I call Hong Kong from the Philippines?
Press 00, then 852, then the 8 digit number. Intercalling lets you drop the IDD code and simply type the number with 852 in front.
What is the country code for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong uses the country code 852. There are no area codes, so whatever follows 852 is always 8 digits.
Do I need load to call Hong Kong?
No load is needed with Intercalling. The call runs over the internet from your browser, and your first call is free.
Do I need an app or a SIM?
Neither. Intercalling opens in your browser on any device, so there is no app and no SIM to set up.
How many digits is a Hong Kong number?
Every Hong Kong number is 8 digits. Landlines begin with 2 or 3, while mobiles begin with 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.
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