How do I call Japan from South Korea?

To call Japan from South Korea, dial the exit code 001, followed by the country code +81, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 90 1234 5678, you would dial: 001 81 90 1234 5678.

What is the country calling code for Japan when calling from South Korea?

The country calling code for Japan is +81. To call Japan from South Korea, dial +81 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Japan in?

Japan is in the UTC+09:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Japan?

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (¥). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Japan?

The capital city of Japan is Tokyo. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Japan when calling from South Korea?

To make affordable calls to Japan from South Korea, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +81 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Japan when calling from South Korea?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Japan from South Korea. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Japan from South Korea?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 0h (same time). A practical window in South Korea is 09:00-18:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Japan.

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How to Call Japan from South Korea

Calling Japan from South Korea: 001 81 [local number].

Japan Country Code: +81

ISO: JP

JPN

Quick answer

To call Japan from South Korea, dial 001, then 81, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 001 81 90 1234 5678.

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Dialing format

001 81 90 1234 5678

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Japan correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Japan - whether you’re calling Tokyo or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Japan from South Korea

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Korea

Start by dialing 001 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Korea.

Add Japan's country code

Dial the country code +81 for Japan.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Japan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 001 81 [local number] - For example: 001 81 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0018190 1234 5678

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+8190 1234 5678

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Calling Japan from South Korea: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+81

Capital of Japan

Tokyo

Region

Asia (Eastern Asia)

Currency of Japan

Japanese yen (¥)

Japan Time Zones

UTC+09:00

Current time

Your time

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Japan

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Japan at a Glance

Japan, located in Eastern Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Tokyo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 123M.

The official currency is the Japanese yen (¥). When calling Japan, the country code is +81. The country observes the UTC+09:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Japanese.

Destination Calling Profile: Japan

Population

123M

Population Rank

#10 of 230

Language Footprint

Japanese

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+09:00

City/Area Code Coverage

14 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Japan currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +81.

Route Profile: South Korea to Japan

Exit Code in South Korea

001 (dial 001 (or + from mobile))

South Korea Country Code

+82

Route Dialing Pattern

001 81 90 1234 5678

Capital Time Difference

0h (same time)

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

09:00-18:00

Currency Pair

South Korean won (₩) -> Japanese yen (¥)

Primary languages: South Korea (Korean) and Japan (Japanese).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Korea (UTC+09:00) and Japan (UTC+09:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Korea to Japan

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Korea to Japan, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Korea

Japan

South Korea exit code: 001Japan calling code: +81Time difference: 0h, same primary timezone

For dialing this route, callers in South Korea usually start with 001 or the plus sign, then dial +81 before the local Japan number.

South Korea's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+09:00, while Japan's is UTC+09:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing from South Korea

South Korea callers are represented by KR/KOR, with Seoul as a capital reference point, Eastern Asia, 51M people, South Korean won (₩), and primary language context of Korean.

Origin exit prefix: 001 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +82. Origin time zones: UTC+09:00.

Japan dialing details

Japan is represented here by JP/JPN, Tokyo, Eastern Asia, about 123M people, Japanese yen (¥), and primary language context of Japanese.

Destination calling code: +81. Destination time zones: UTC+09:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Korea to Japan call planning

This route combines South Korea's outbound dialing rules with Japan's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing sequence: 001 81 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.

Destination market: Japan is in Eastern Asia, with Tokyo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Korea may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 123M. Primary language context: Japanese. Local billing and everyday prices use Japanese yen (¥).

Route context: South Korea is listed in Eastern Asia with a population of about 51M; Japan is listed in Eastern Asia with about 123M. The main listed languages differ: South Korea (Korean) and Japan (Japanese). Currency context also changes across the route: South Korean won (₩) in South Korea and Japanese yen (¥) in Japan.

From South Korea, the conventional international prefix is 001; mobile callers can usually use +, then +81, then the Japan local number.Seoul to Tokyo has a 0h, same primary timezone time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Japan language context: Japanese. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Japan, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Japan

14 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Cell Phones	81-090 + eight digit num	+81-090 + eight digit num [local number]
Nagoya	81-52	+81-52 [local number]
Naha	81-98	+81-98 [local number]
Okinawa	81-98	+81-98 [local number]
Osaka	81-66	+81-66 [local number]
PHS phones	81-070 + eight digit num	+81-070 + eight digit num [local number]
Sapporo	81-11	+81-11 [local number]
Sasebo	81-956	+81-956 [local number]
Seto	81-561	+81-561 [local number]
Tachikawa (Tokyo)	81-425	+81-425 [local number]
Tokyo	81-3	+81-3 [local number]
Urasoe	81-98	+81-98 [local number]
Yokohama	81-45	+81-45 [local number]
Yokosuka (Kanagawa)	81-468	+81-468 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.