This is the telephone area code for Tacloban and surrounding areas in Leyte Province, Philippines.
How to Call Tacloban from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
- Dial the area code (53 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Tacloban from Canada
011 63 53 321 5678
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
63 = Philippines country code
53 = Tacloban area code (053 without the 0)
321 5678 = Local Tacloban phone number
Quick Facts
Tacloban Area Code Coverage
The 053 area code covers Tacloban City and surrounding areas in Leyte Province:
Tacloban City Center
Real Street, Rizal Avenue, Downtown Commercial District
Marasbaras District
Government Center, Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center
San Jose District
San Jose Bay Area, Robinsons Place Tacloban
Downtown Tacloban
Kanting Park, Abucay Market, Sto. Niño Church area
Palo Area
Palo Municipality, Leyte Landing Memorial, San Joaquin
Leyte Province
Ormoc, Baybay, Maasin, Alangalang, Babatngon municipalities
Major Philippines Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Philippines
When calling Tacloban from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011