Japan Area Codes
Complete directory of telephone area codes and city codes for Japan
+81
Country Code
8
Area Codes Listed
0
Trunk Prefix
Asia
Region
Japan Phone Number Format
International Format
+81 X XXXX XXXX
Example: +81 3 XXXX XXXX
Dialing Notes
- ✓Country code: +81
- ✓Trunk prefix for domestic calls: 0
- ✓Drop trunk prefix when calling internationally
Japan City Area Codes
| Area Code | City/Region | Full Dial Format |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tokyo | +81 3 XXXX XXXX |
| 6 | Osaka | +81 6 XXXX XXXX |
| 52 | Nagoya | +81 52 XXXX XXXX |
| 11 | Sapporo | +81 11 XXXX XXXX |
| 92 | Fukuoka | +81 92 XXXX XXXX |
| 78 | Kobe | +81 78 XXXX XXXX |
| 75 | Kyoto | +81 75 XXXX XXXX |
| 45 | Yokohama | +81 45 XXXX XXXX |
How to Dial Japan
From Outside Japan
- Dial your exit code (011 from USA, 00 from Europe)
- Enter Japan's country code: 81
- Add the area code (drop leading 0 if present)
- Dial the local phone number
Within Japan
- Dial the trunk prefix: 0
- Add the area code
- Dial the local number
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Japan?
The international country code for Japan is +81 (or 81 without the plus sign).
How do I dial an area code in Japan?
For domestic calls within Japan, dial 0 followed by the area code and local number. For international calls, dial your exit code + 81 + area code + number.
Do I need to dial the area code for local calls in Japan?
In most countries including Japan, you need to dial the area code even for local calls. Some regions may allow local dialing without the area code, but including it always works.
What is the phone number format for Japan?
The standard phone number format for Japan is: +81 X XXXX XXXX