Calling Japan from United States: 011 81 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Japan from United States, dial 011, then 81, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 81 90 1234 5678.
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Dialing format
011 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Japan from United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
Dial the country code +81 for Japan.
Dial the local phone number in Japan (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 011 81 [local number] - For example: 011 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
Current time
Your time
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Japan
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Japan is --
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.
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.
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
United States Country Code
+1
Route Dialing Pattern
011 81 90 1234 5678
Capital Time Difference
21h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
12:00-21:00
Currency Pair
United States dollar ($) -> Japanese yen (¥)
Primary languages: United States (English) and Japan (Japanese).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: United States (UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00) and Japan (UTC+09:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from United States to Japan, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
United States
To
Japan
For dialing this route, callers in United States usually start with 011 or the plus sign, then dial +81 before the local Japan number.
United States's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-12:00, while Japan's is UTC+09:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 12:00-21:00.
United States callers are represented by US/USA, with Washington, D.C. as a capital reference point, North America, 340M people, United States dollar ($), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 011 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +1. Origin time zones: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00 +7 more.
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.
This route combines United States's outbound dialing rules with Japan's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 21h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 12:00-21:00.
Dialing sequence: 011 81 local number. Business-hour window: 12:00-21:00. Time relationship: 21h destination ahead.
Destination market: Japan is in Eastern Asia, with Tokyo as a main administrative center. Calls from United States 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: United States is listed in North America with a population of about 340M; Japan is listed in Eastern Asia with about 123M. The main listed languages differ: United States (English) and Japan (Japanese). Currency context also changes across the route: United States dollar ($) in United States and Japanese yen (¥) in 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] |
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