This is the telephone area code for General Santos City and surrounding areas in South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.
How to Call General Santos from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
- Dial the area code (83 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling General Santos from Canada
011 63 83 552 0000
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
63 = Philippines country code
83 = General Santos area code (083 without the 0)
552 0000 = Local General Santos phone number
Quick Facts
General Santos Area Code Coverage
The 83 area code covers General Santos City and nearby areas in South Cotabato and Sarangani:
City Proper
Barangays 1-26, City Hall area, Downtown Gensan
North General Santos
Bawing, Labangal, Siguel
South General Santos
Tinagacan, Calumpang, Tambler
East General Santos
Baluan, Fatima, San Isidro
West General Santos
Katangawan, Lagao, San Jose
Greater General Santos
Polomolok, Koronadal City (partial), Alabel, Glan, Malungon
Major Philippines Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Philippines
When calling General Santos from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011