What is the country code for Japan?

The country calling code for Japan is +81. You dial it after your international access code (or +) when calling Japan from another country.

How do I call Japan from another country?

Dial your exit code (for example 011 from the US, or 00 from much of Europe) or a +, then 81, then the local number without its leading 0. On a mobile, press and hold 0 to type the +.

How many digits is a phone number in Japan?

A typical Japan phone number has 10 digits after the +81 country code.

What does a Japan phone number look like?

In international format, a Japan number looks like +81 90 1234 5678.

Can I call Japan for free?

Yes. You can call Japan from your browser with FreeCallMe, and new accounts get $1 of free credit to start. No app or SIM needed.

Japan country code

The calling code for Japan is +81.

Calling code

+81

ISO code

Callable here

Yes

Region

Japan

Example number

International

+81 90 1234 5678

National

090-1234-5678

E.164

+819012345678

Example mobile number, formatted for display. Not a real subscriber.

How to call Japan

1
Start with the exit code (or +)
From a mobile, press and hold 0 for +. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (for example 011 from the US, or 00 from most of Europe).
2
Dial the country code +81
This routes the call to Japan.
3
Dial the local number
Enter the recipient's national number, dropping any leading 0 trunk prefix.

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Japan dialing code FAQ

What is the country code for Japan?: The country calling code for Japan is +81. You dial it after your international access code (or +) when calling Japan from another country.
How do I call Japan from another country?: Dial your exit code (for example 011 from the US, or 00 from much of Europe) or a +, then 81, then the local number without its leading 0. On a mobile, press and hold 0 to type the +.
How many digits is a phone number in Japan?: A typical Japan phone number has 10 digits after the +81 country code.
What does a Japan phone number look like?: In international format, a Japan number looks like +81 90 1234 5678.
Can I call Japan for free?: Yes. You can call Japan from your browser with FreeCallMe, and new accounts get $1 of free credit to start. No app or SIM needed.

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