048 area code — Palawan
Phone numbers in Palawan, Philippines use the area code 048. Numbers are written internationally as +63 48.
How to call Palawan
- From abroad
- +63 48 XXX XXXX
- Within Philippines
- 048 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +63
About the 048 area code
Locally the code appears as 048; from outside Philippines you replace the leading 0 with +63 48.
Area codes like 048 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Philippines number. To actually receive an SMS on a Philippines number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Palawan?
Palawan uses the area code 048, written internationally as +63 48.
How do I call Palawan from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +63 48, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Palawan?
Palawan is in the Asia/Manila time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 048 a mobile or a landline code?
048 is a geographic (landline) area code for Palawan. Mobile numbers in Philippines use their own separate prefixes.