Country calling codes · zone 8: East Asia & special services
Japan Country Code
+81
The country code for Japan is +81. To call Japan from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 81, then the local number without its leading zero.
+81
International calling code
.jp
Internet domain
JP / JPN
ISO country codes
UTC+9
Time zone (Tokyo)
How to call Japan from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 81 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 81 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 81 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 81 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Japan?
The international calling code for Japan is +81.
How do I call Japan from the United States?
Dial 011 81 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +81 and the number.
How do I call Japan from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 81 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +81 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Japan?
The country-code top-level domain is .jp.
What time is it in Japan?
Japan (Tokyo) is on UTC+9 — check the local time before you call.