This is the telephone area code for Zamboanga City, Basilan, and parts of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay.
How to Call Zamboanga City from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 63 (Philippines country code)
- Dial the area code (62)
- Dial the 7 or 8-digit local phone number
Example: Calling Zamboanga City from Australia
0011 63 62 991 0000
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
63 = Philippines country code
62 = Zamboanga City area code
991 0000 = Local Zamboanga phone number
Quick Facts
Zamboanga City Area Code Coverage
The 62 area code covers the primary city districts and the Zamboanga Peninsula region:
Downtown Center
Pueblo, Pettit Barracks, Fort Pilar, Pasonanca
West Coast
Ayala, Recodo, Labuan, Caldera Bay
East Coast
Tua-tuan, Sangali, Vitali, Curuan
Islands
Santa Cruz Islands, Sacol Island, Tictabon
Basilan Province
Isabela City, Lamitan, and surrounding municipalities
Sibugay/Sur
Ipil, Titay, Pagadian City (shared coverage areas)
Major Philippines Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Philippines
When calling Zamboanga from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States / Canada
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom / EU
00
Japan
010
Singapore
001
Saudi Arabia
00