Making International Calls: Angola From The Philippines

If you're in the Philippines and need to call someone in Angola, you'll be using international dialing. To make a direct call to an Angolan landline or mobile number from the Philippines, you need to follow the international dialing format: dial 00 (the exit code for the Philippines), then 244 (Angola's country code), followed by the area code and land phone number or 9-digit mobile number. There are 18 area codes in Angola, so be sure to check you have the correct one before placing your call.

Exit code for Philippines: 00

To call Angola from the Philippines, you must first enter the Philippines' exit code, which is 00. This is required for all international calls from the Philippines. Following the exit code, you will need to dial the country code for Angola, which is 244. After that, you will need to dial the relevant area code for the region in Angola you are trying to reach, and finally, the landline phone number or 9-digit mobile number.

The dialing format is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number in Angola. The full format is: Exit code (00) + Country code (244) + Area code + Landline phone number or 9-digit mobile number.

There are 18 area codes in Angola, so be sure to check the correct area code for your desired location. For example, the area code for Cabinda is 231.

If you are calling a landline in Luanda, you do not need to add the area code. The dialing format for this would be: 00-244-Landline number.

It is worth noting that the time difference between the Philippines and Angola is one hour, with Angola being one hour ahead.

Country code for Angola: 244

To call Angola from the Philippines, you need to follow the international dialling format. The country code for Angola is 244, and this is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile.

To make an international call from the Philippines to Angola, first dial 00, which is the exit code for the Philippines. Then, dial 244, which is the country code for Angola. If you are calling a landline, then you need to follow this with the area code and landline number. Angola has 18 area codes, so make sure you use the correct one! If you are calling a mobile, you do not need to include the area code. Instead, simply dial the nine-digit mobile number.

For example, to call a landline in Cabinda, Angola, from the United States, the number format is: 011 + 244 + 231 ??? ???\. Here, 011 is the exit code for the United States, 244 is the country code for Angola, 231 is the area code for Cabinda, and ??? ??? is the six-digit landline number.

To call a mobile number in Angola from the Philippines, the format is: 00 + 244 + 9? ??? ????

Angola's area codes

To call Angola from the Philippines, you will need to follow the international dialing format. This is the same for calling Angolan mobile or landline numbers from the Philippines.

First, you need to dial the exit code for the Philippines, which is 00. This is required for making any international call from the Philippines.

Next, you need to dial the country code for Angola, which is 244.

Then, you need to dial the relevant area code for the city in Angola you are calling. Angola has 18 area codes. If the city you are calling has an area code, dial this after the country code. If there is no area code, dial the recipient's telephone number after the country code.

Finally, dial the land phone number or 9-digit mobile number.

00 - 244 - Land Phone Number

And here is an example of how to call a mobile number in Angola:

00 - 244 - 9? ??? ????

Time difference between the two countries

When scheduling a phone call between the Philippines and Angola, it is important to consider the time difference between the two countries. Angola uses West Africa Time (WAT), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), while the Philippines follows Philippine Standard Time (PST) or UTC/GMT +8 hours. This means there is a significant time difference of seven hours between the two countries.

If you are in Angola and want to call a contact in the Philippines, the best time to reach them would be between 12:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Angola time). During these hours, it will be between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM in the Philippines, which are more conventional hours for receiving a phone call. If you are specifically trying to reach someone during their work hours, which are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Philippines, you should place your call between 2:00 AM and 10:00 AM Angola time.

On the other hand, if you are in the Philippines and want to call Angola, you should be mindful of their working hours, which are usually from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time in Angola. To catch them during their workday, place your call between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM (Philippines time).

To visualise the time difference, let's consider a specific example. If it is 12:00 PM noon in Luanda, Angola, it will be 7:00 PM in the Philippines. This sizeable time difference of seven hours can help you plan your calls accordingly.

VoIP technology for cheaper calls

To call Angola from the Philippines, you need to follow the international dialing format:

• 00 - Exit code for Philippines, and is needed for making any international call from Philippines
• 244 - ISD Code or Country Code of Angola
• Area code - There are 18 area codes in Angola. If there is an area code, dial the area code of the city in Angola you are calling after dialling ISD Code. If there is no area code, dial the recipient's telephone number after the ISD Code.
• Land phone number or 9-digit mobile number

For example, to call a landline in Luanda, you would dial: 00 + 244 + geographic area code + landline number.

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