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Japan country code: +81

To call Japan from abroad, dial +81 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Japan

  1. 1. Start with +81. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Japanin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +81 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
090-1234-5678 → +81 90 1234 5678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Japan at a glance

Country code
+81
Main language
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+9 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.11/min landline · $0.26/min mobile
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Questions about calling Japan

What is the country code for Japan?
+81. From outside Japan, dial +81 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Japan from abroad?
Write it in international form: 090-1234-5678 becomes +81 90 1234 5678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Japan?
Yes. Numbers in Japan are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +81.
What time zone is Japan in?
UTC+9 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Japan?
The main language is Japanese.
How much does it cost to call Japan?
$0.11 per minute to landlines and $0.26 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Japan need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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