How to Call Japan from Sweden
Japan Country Code: +81
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 Sweden
Dial the exit code for Sweden
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Sweden.
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: 00 81 [local number] - For example: 00 81 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+81
Capital of Japan
Tokyo
Region
Asia (Eastern Asia)
Currency of Japan
Japanese yen (¥)
Japan Time Zones
UTC+09:00
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.
City & Area Codes for Japan
| 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] |