All countries

Philippines

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency911All emergencies

Plug typesA · B · C220 V · 60 Hz CurrencyPHPPhilippine Peso

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+63 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 117 million people live in the Philippines, on 343,448 km². The capital is Manila.

Capital: Manila
Population: 116,786,962
Area: 343,448 km²
Official languages: English and Filipino

Land borders

No land borders

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in the Philippines?
Sockets take plug type A/B/C, at 220 V and 60 Hz.
What is the emergency number in the Philippines?
Call 911 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in the Philippines?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Philippines?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in the Philippines?
Prices are in Philippine Peso (PHP).
What language do they speak in the Philippines?
Official languages: English and Filipino.
How do I call a number in the Philippines from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +63.