Area Code 82 – Davao del Sur/Davao

Overview of Area Code +63 82

Area code 82 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Davao Region in the southern Philippines, primarily covering Davao del Sur and the highly urbanized Davao City. It serves as the PSTN/landline routing identifier for fixed-line telephone services within this area. The code is administered under the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines, following ITU-T E.164 international numbering standards.

Coverage and Jurisdiction

The +63 82 code covers the entire Davao del Sur province, including its capital Digos City, and the independent component cities of Davao City and Tagum (though Tagum is in Davao del Norte, it shares the 82 code due to historical network boundaries). Key municipalities served include Santa Cruz, Bansalan, and Malalag. The region is a major economic hub in Mindanao, with Davao City being the largest city on the island.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within the Philippines, the trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local format is (082) XXX-XXXX for Davao City and surrounding areas. For international callers, the format is +63 82 XXX XXXX (or +63 82 XXX-XXXX). For example, a landline number in Davao City might be +63 82 234 5678.

Calling Instructions

• Local callers within the 82 area: dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly (without the area code) if calling within the same exchange. For calls from other areas in the Philippines, dial 0-82-XXX-XXXX.
• International callers from outside the Philippines: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then the Philippines country code 63, then area code 82 (without the leading 0), followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: 011 63 82 234 5678.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 82 area. The area code is not subject to permissive dialing changes. However, due to increasing demand for telecommunication services, the NTC may introduce additional area codes or migrate to an 8-digit subscriber numbering scheme in the future. As of now, fixed-line numbers in the 82 area are 7 digits long, excluding the area code.

Services and Usage

Area code 82 is used exclusively for fixed-line PSTN services, including analog, digital, and VoIP-based landlines that are registered to a physical address within the covered geographic region. Mobile numbers in the Philippines are non-geographic and use separate prefixes (e.g., 0917, 0920) under the +63 country code. Therefore, when dialing a Davao landline from a mobile phone, you must include the area code.