Japan Country Code +81
The country code for Japan is +81. Learn how to dial Japan numbers, area codes for major cities, and more. Call Japan free with SparrowCall.
Country Calling Code
Quick Reference: Japan
Country Code
+81
ISO Codes
JP / JPN
Continent
Asia
Capital
Tokyo
Local Time Now
JST
Currency
Japanese Yen
Population
125 million
Languages
Japanese (official)
SparrowCall Rate
$0.10/min
How to Call Japan
Dialing Instructions
From US:
011 + 81 + area code + local number
Example: 011-81-3-XXXX-XXXX (Tokyo)
From UK:
00 + 81 + area code + local number
Example: 00-81-3-XXXX-XXXX
From Canada:
011 + 81 + area code + local number
Example: 011-81-3-XXXX-XXXX
Number Formats
Mobile Number Format:
+81 X0-XXXX-XXXX (10-11 digits)
Landline Number Format:
+81 X-XXXX-XXXX (9-10 digits)
Number Length:
10-11 digits after country code
Dialing Tips for Japan
Japanese mobile numbers start with 70, 80, or 90 after the country code
Major city area codes: Tokyo (3), Osaka (6), Nagoya (52)
Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally (03 becomes +81 3)
Best time to call: 9am-6pm JST (8pm-5am EST, previous day)
Japan Area Codes
Major city codes for Japan
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | +81 3 |
| Osaka | +81 6 |
| Nagoya | +81 52 |
| Sapporo | +81 11 |
| Fukuoka | +81 92 |
| Kyoto | +81 75 |
| Kobe | +81 78 |
| Yokohama | +81 45 |
| Hiroshima | +81 82 |
| Sendai | +81 22 |
Japan Mobile Carriers & Prefixes
Identify which carrier a mobile number belongs to
NTT Docomo
+81 70, 80, 90
au (KDDI)
+81 70, 80, 90
SoftBank
+81 70, 80, 90
Rakuten Mobile
+81 70, 80, 90
Toll-Free Prefix: 0120, 0800
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About Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia known for its unique blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the historic temples of Kyoto, Japan is a major business hub and tourist destination with millions of international connections.
Emergency Number: 110
Frequently Asked Questions about Calling Japan
The country code for Japan is +81. This code is used for all international calls to Japanese landlines and mobile phones.
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