Country Code +81
Japan uses the international dialing code +81
+81
Which Country Has Code +81?
Japan uses the international dialing code
+81.
How to Call Japan from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 81 + local number |
011-81-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +81 + local number |
+81-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 81 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-81-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 81 — the country code for Japan
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan uses the international dialing code +81.
This code is assigned to Japan by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Japan from the US, dial
011 + 81 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +81
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Japan Quick Info
| Country |
Japan |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +81 |
| ISO-2 Code | jp |
| ISO-3 Code | JPN |
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 127,078,679 |
| Currency | Japanese yen |
| Domain | jp |
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