How to call Japan

Country code +81

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Evricall to Japan

Call any mobile or landline in Japan with the Evricall app. The app shows the price per minute before you call.

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Country code

Dial Japan

+81

Local time: UTC+9. Mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code.

How to call Japan

Dial your country's exit code, then 81 (the country code for Japan), then the number without its leading 0. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.

Calling fromExit codeDial

United States, Canada011011 81 90 1234 5678

UK, most of Europe and Africa0000 81 90 1234 5678

Australia00110011 81 90 1234 5678

Any mobile++81 90 1234 5678

Example mobile number: 90 1234 5678. Source: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata).

Phone numbers in Japan

Country code: +81
Mobile numbers: 10 digits after +81
Inside Japan numbers are written with a leading 0. Drop it when you call from abroad.
Calling out of Japan: dial 010 before the other country's code (for Eritrea, 010 291).

Japan country code: mobile and landline prefixes and number formats.

Time in Japan

Japan is on UTC+9. Early evening, after work and before late dinner, is usually the easiest time to reach family.

Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).

Ways to call Japan today

WhatsApp, Viber, Signal and similar apps cost nothing per minute, but only when both phones have mobile data or Wi-Fi. To reach an ordinary mobile or landline in Japan you need a calling service that connects to the phone network there. Evricall does that: the call rings their normal phone.

Questions about calling Japan

What is the country code for Japan?

+81. Dial your exit code or +, then 81, then the local number without its leading 0.

How do I call Japan from the US or Canada?

Dial 011 81 90 1234 5678. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.

How do I call Japan from the UK or Europe?

Dial 00 81 90 1234 5678. On a mobile you can dial +81 90 1234 5678 instead.

How many digits does a Japan mobile number have?

10 digits after the country code +81, for example +81 90 1234 5678.

What time zone is Japan in?

UTC+9.

Can I call Japan with Evricall?

Yes. Install the Evricall app, add credit and dial any mobile or landline in Japan. The app shows the price per minute before you call.

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