Country Code for Japan: +81

About Japan Phone Codes

This page provides comprehensive information about Japan's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.

The country code for Japan is +81, which is essential for making international calls to Japan. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.

Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as Japan ISO country code (JP) JPN, local currency Japanese Yen (¥), time zone information (UTC+9), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards Japan.

How to Call Japan

1. 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
2. 2Dial the Japan country code: +81
3. 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)

Examples from Popular Countries dialing to Japan

Before your trip to Japan, familiarize yourself with the leading mobile carriers. Major operators like NTT Docomo, SoftBank, au and Rakuten Mobile provide nationwide coverage with prepaid and postpaid options. Most airports and shopping centers have carrier stores where you can purchase SIM cards.

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NTT Docomo

S

SoftBank

A

au

R

Rakuten Mobile