How do I call Japan from abroad?

To call Japan, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +81, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Japan?

The country calling code for Japan is +81. To call Japan from abroad, 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?

To make affordable calls to Japan from abroad, 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?

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

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How to Call Japan

Calling Japan: [exit code] 81 [local number].

Japan Country Code: +81

ISO: JP

JPN

Quick answer

To call Japan, dial your international exit code, then 81, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 81 90 1234 5678.

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Dialing format

00 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 anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

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: [exit code] 81 [local number] - For example: 00 81 612 345 678

HOW TO CALL

International Dialing Format

008190 1234 5678

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+8190 1234 5678

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Calling Japan: 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

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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.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Japan

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Japan, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Japan

Common exit code: 00 or +Japan calling code: +81Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +81 before the local Japan number.

Use Japan local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

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.

Japan call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +81. For business calls, use Japan's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +81 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Japan is in Eastern Asia, with Tokyo as a main administrative center. Calls 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: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Japan's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +81, then the Japan local number.Japan business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Tokyo.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.