Area Code 84 – Davao del Norte

Overview of Area Code 84

Area code 84 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Davao del Norte in the Philippines. It forms part of the country's open dialing plan under ITU-T E.164, where the full international number format is +63 84 XXX XXXX (or +6384XXXXXXXX). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the province, including the cities of Tagum, Panabo, and Island Garden City of Samal, as well as the municipalities of Asuncion, Braulio E. Dujali, Carmen, Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro, Santo Tomas, and Talaingod.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

Davao del Norte is part of the Davao Region (Region XI) on the island of Mindanao. The area code 84 is administered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines and is allocated exclusively for landline services within the province. It is separate from the adjacent area codes used by Davao City (82), Davao del Sur (82), and Davao Oriental (87), ensuring clear routing for domestic and international calls.

Dialing Formats

• Local calls (within Davao del Norte): Dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 123 4567).
• Domestic long-distance calls (from other Philippine provinces): Dial 0 84 XXX XXXX (e.g., 0 84 123 4567).
• International calls (from outside the Philippines): Dial your country's exit code, then 63 84 XXX XXXX (e.g., from the US/Canada: 011 63 84 123 4567; from most European countries: 00 63 84 123 4567).

Note that the leading '0' is used only for domestic trunk prefix and is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

As of 2025, area code 84 does not have an overlay code; the province uses a single NDC. Subscriber numbers are 8 digits long, following the NTC's migration to an 8-digit numbering scheme implemented in 2019. This change was part of the Philippine National Numbering Plan to accommodate growing demand for fixed and mobile services. No additional digit is required when dialing locally, but callers should always verify the complete number before dialing.

Caller Instructions

• For local callers: Simply dial the 8-digit number. No trunk prefix is needed.
• For domestic callers outside Davao del Norte: Use the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number.
• For international callers: Replace the trunk prefix with the Philippines country code +63 and drop the leading '0' of the area code.

This structure ensures efficient routing through the Philippine PSTN and international gateways, providing reliable connectivity for businesses and residents in Davao del Norte.