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Japan Country Code +81

Complete guide to calling Japan from the US and abroad

ISO-2: JP ISO-3: JPN Asia Capital: Tokyo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+81
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 81 + area + number
Country TLD
.jp

Geography

Capital
Tokyo
Continent
Asia
Area
377,835 km²
Population
123,366,734
Currency
Japanese yen
Languages
Japanese

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:54 PM
Time Zone
UTC+9
Mobile Penetration
178.4%
Internet Penetration
85.5%
Fixed-line Penetration
47.7%

How to Call Japan from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Japan from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
81
Japan
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 81 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+81 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Japan

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Akita 96 011 81 96 + local number
Aomori 177 011 81 177 + local number
Asahikawa 166 011 81 166 + local number
Chiba 43 011 81 43 + local number
Choshi 43 011 81 43 + local number
Fukuoka 92 011 81 92 + local number
Funabashi 47 011 81 47 + local number
Gifu 58 011 81 58 + local number
Hachioji 42 011 81 42 + local number
Hakodate 138 011 81 138 + local number
Himeji 79 011 81 79 + local number
Hiroshima 82 011 81 82 + local number
Ichikawa 47 011 81 47 + local number
Kagoshima 99 011 81 99 + local number
Kanazawa 76 011 81 76 + local number
Kasugai 568 011 81 568 + local number
Kawaguchi 482 011 81 482 + local number
Kawasaki 44 011 81 44 + local number
Kishiwada 724 011 81 724 + local number
Kitakyushu 93 011 81 93 + local number
Kobe 78 011 81 78 + local number
Kofu 552 011 81 552 + local number
Kumamoto 96 011 81 96 + local number
Kurashiki 86 011 81 86 + local number
Kure 823 011 81 823 + local number
Kurume 942 011 81 942 + local number
Kyoto 75 011 81 75 + local number
Machida 427 011 81 427 + local number
Matsudo 47 011 81 47 + local number
Matsumoto 263 011 81 263 + local number
Matsuyama 89 011 81 89 + local number
Mito 292 011 81 292 + local number
Miyazaki 985 011 81 985 + local number
Morioka 196 011 81 196 + local number
Nagano 262 011 81 262 + local number
Nagaoka 258 011 81 258 + local number
Nagasaki 95 011 81 95 + local number
Nagoya 52 011 81 52 + local number
Naha 98 011 81 98 + local number
Niigata 25 011 81 25 + local number
Ogaki 584 011 81 584 + local number
Okayama 862 011 81 862 + local number
Okazaki 564 011 81 564 + local number
Okinawa 98 011 81 98 + local number
Omiya 48 011 81 48 + local number
Omuta 9445 011 81 9445 + local number
Osaka 66 011 81 66 + local number
Sakai 72 011 81 72 + local number
Sapporo 11 011 81 11 + local number
Sasebo 956 011 81 956 + local number
Sendai 22 011 81 22 + local number
Shimonoseki 832 011 81 832 + local number
Shizuoka 54 011 81 54 + local number
Takamatsu 878 011 81 878 + local number
Takaoka 766 011 81 766 + local number
Tokyo 3 011 81 3 + local number
Toyama 764 011 81 764 + local number
Toyonaka 6 011 81 6 + local number
Toyota 565 011 81 565 + local number
Tsu 592 011 81 592 + local number
Ube 836 011 81 836 + local number
Uji 774 011 81 774 + local number
Utsunomiya 28 011 81 28 + local number
Wakayama 73 011 81 73 + local number
Yamaguchi 839 011 81 839 + local number
Yao 729 011 81 729 + local number
Yokkaichi 748 011 81 748 + local number
Yokohama 45 011 81 45 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Mariana Island flag

Mariana Island

+1670 Guadeloupe flag

Guadeloupe

+590 South Korea flag

South Korea

+82 North Korea flag

North Korea

+850 Micronesia flag

Micronesia

+691 Palau flag

Palau

+680 Taiwan flag

Taiwan

+886 Philippines flag

Philippines

+63

Telecommunications in Japan

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 178.4 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 221,918,117 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 47.7 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 59,326,689 2023
Internet users (% of population) 85.5 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 178.4%
Fixed-line 47.7%
Internet 85.5%

Japan on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Tokyo.

Flag of Japan

Flag of Japan
Name
Nisshōki (Hinomaru)
Adopted
1999
Proportions
2:3
White Red

The red disc symbolizes the sun, reflecting Japan's name "Land of the Rising Sun."

Public Holidays in Japan

Japan has 16 holidays and observances (1 national, 15 public, 0 observances). The national day is Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day), on February 11. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 Ganjitsu (New Year's Day) Public
February 11 Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) National
February 23 Tennō Tanjōbi (Emperor's Birthday) Public
March 20 Shunbun no Hi (Vernal Equinox Day) Public
April 29 Shōwa no Hi (Shōwa Day) Public
May 3 Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day) Public
May 4 Midori no Hi (Greenery Day) Public
May 5 Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) Public
August 11 Yama no Hi (Mountain Day) Public
September 23 Shūbun no Hi (Autumnal Equinox Day) Public
November 3 Bunka no Hi (Culture Day) Public
November 23 Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labour Thanksgiving Day) Public
Varies Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) Public
Varies Umi no Hi (Marine Day) Public
Varies Keirō no Hi (Respect for the Aged Day) Public
Varies Supōtsu no Hi (Sports Day) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Japan

Area

377,969 km²

145,935 sq mi

Coastline

29,751 km

Highest point

Mount Fuji 3,776 m

Lowest point

Hachiro-gata -4 m

Climate:
Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north
Terrain:
Mostly rugged and mountainous
Natural resources:
Negligible mineral resources, Fish
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 12.6% (arable 11.1%), forest 68.3% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Japan

GDP

$4.4 trillion (2025)

GDP per person

$35,951 (2025)

Growth

1.2% (2025)

Inflation

3.2% (2025)

Unemployment

2.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.925 (#23 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Yen (JPY)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 27%, Services 71% (2024)
Top exports:
Vehicles and parts (20%), Machinery and computers (18%), Electrical equipment and electronics (14%), Other commodities (9%), Optical and medical instruments (5%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (20%), Electrical equipment and electronics (15%), Machinery and computers (11%), Pharmaceuticals (4%), Optical and medical instruments (4%)
Main export markets:
USA (19%), China (17%), Rep. of Korea (6%), China, Hong Kong SAR (6%), Thailand (4%)
Main suppliers:
China (24%), USA (12%), Australia (6%), United Arab Emirates (4%), Viet Nam (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Japan

What is the country code for Japan?
The country code for Japan is +81.
How do I call Japan from the US?
To call Japan from the US, dial 011 + 81 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +81 instead of 011.
What time is it in Japan?
The current time in Japan is 6:54 PM (UTC+9).
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the national day of Japan?
The national day of Japan is Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day), on February 11.
What does the flag of Japan look like?
The flag of Japan uses white, red and was adopted in 1999. The red disc symbolizes the sun, reflecting Japan's name "Land of the Rising Sun."