From California to Hawaii, Japanese-American families, students and professionals keep close ties to Tokyo, Osaka and beyond. Here is the exact way to call a Japanese landline or mobile from the United States.
How to dial Japan from Unite States of America (USA)
- 1Dial the exit code 011
From Unite States of America (USA), every international call starts with the exit code 011. On a mobile you can type + instead — it stands in for the exit code automatically.
- 2Add Japan's country code +81
Next comes +81, the country code that routes your call to Japan.
- 3Add the area or city code
Then the destination's area or city code — see the common Japan codes below.
- 4Dial the local number
Finish with the subscriber number. The full format for Japan is +81 XX XXXX XXXX.
A Japan number dialed from Unite States of America (USA) looks like this:
Japan is 13h ahead of Unite States of America (USA).
When it's a friendly 9 AM–9 PM in Japan, it's 8 PM–8 AM where you are.
Japan area codes
Japanese area codes after +81 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+81 3 for Tokyo
- ·+81 6 for Osaka
- ·+81 45 for Yokohama
- ·+81 52 for Nagoya
- ·+81 11 for Sapporo
- ·+81 75 for Kyoto
- ·+81 78 for Kobe
- ·+81 92 for Fukuoka
- ·+81 22 for Sendai
- ·+81 82 for Hiroshima
- ·+81 96 for Kumamoto
- ·+81 98 for Okinawa (Naha)
Mobile numbers start with 70, 80, or 90 (e.g. +81 90 XXXX XXXX after dropping the 0).
Calling Japan from Unite States of America (USA)
Japan is home to over 200,000 Brazilian-Japanese dekasegi workers and their families, forming one of the strongest diaspora bridges between South America and Asia. The country is also a global powerhouse in technology, automotive manufacturing, and finance, driving millions of international business calls annually.
Frequently asked questions
How do I dial Japan from Unite States of America (USA)?
From Unite States of America (USA), dial the exit code 011, then Japan's country code +81, then the area code and the local number. On a mobile you can press + in place of 011.
How much does it cost to call Japan from Unite States of America (USA)?
With Hyallo you pay $0.05/min to call Japan — a fraction of typical carrier and roaming rates — and your first call is free.
Can I call a Japan landline or mobile from my browser?
Yes. Hyallo connects your browser straight to the phone network, so you can reach any Japan landline or mobile from Unite States of America (USA) with nothing to install.