Country Code +81

Which Country Has Code +81?

Japan uses the international dialing code +81.

How to Call a +81 Number from the US

Numbers in Japan have 10 digits for mobiles and 9 for landlines after +81. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +81 or 011 81.

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Japan phone number format.

Got a Call From +81?

A number starting with +81 is registered in Japan. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +81 number

• •Mobile if the digits after +81 start with 60, 70 or 90 (+81 90-XXXX-XXXX).
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +81 3-XXXX-XXXX for Tokyo.
• •Local time: 6:00 AM in Tokyo right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.

• •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
• •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
• •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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• What country code is calling me?
• One-ring scam calls: why a +1 number can be international
• How to block unknown international calls
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