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Japan Country Code & Dialing Code (+81)

+81 belongs to Japan (also written 0081 or 81).

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How to Dial Japan

To call Japan from abroad, dial +81 followed by the local number (drop any leading zero).

Standard
+81
International prefix
0081
Without plus
81

All three reach Japan: +81 is the standard international format, 0081 replaces the plus with the older international access prefix, and 81 on its own works when your network adds the prefix automatically.

Dial Format
+81 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline example

+81 78 5557 3742

Mobile example

+81 7077478254

Common mobile prefixes
708090

When dialing from outside Japan, drop the leading 0 from the local number.

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About Japan

CapitalTokyo
CurrencyJPY
LanguagesJapanese
Time ZoneUTC+9
ISO CodesJP / JPN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Japan?

The country code for Japan is +81. When calling Japan from abroad, dial +81 followed by the local phone number.

What does +81 mean?

+81 is Japan's international country code. When you see +81 in front of a phone number, it's a Japan number. Some networks write the same code as 0081 or just 81 — they all mean the same country.

Is 0081 the same as +81?

Yes. 0081 is Japan's country code written with the older international access prefix (00). The plus-sign form (+81) is the modern equivalent and works from any mobile or VoIP service like Calloza.

What is Japan's dialing code?

Japan's dialing code (also called country code or calling code) is +81. To call any phone number in Japan from abroad, dial +81 followed by the local number — drop any leading zero.

How do I call Japan from abroad?

To call Japan: dial your international access code (or +), then +81, then the area code and local number. Drop any leading zero from the local number.

What is the cheapest way to call Japan?

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Does Calloza work for calling Japan?

Yes! Calloza supports calls to Japan (+81) with HD voice quality, starting at $0.04/min. Works from any browser on any device.

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