Japan phone-number intelligence
Country code: +81 · ISO: JP/JPN
Japan phone number format
International format (E.164): +81 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in Japan are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call Japan
To call Japan from abroad, dial your international access prefix — 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada, or simply + on any mobile phone — then the country code +81 and the subscriber number.
Example: +81 XXX XXX XXX or 00 81 XXX XXX XXX
Line type breakdown
| Line type | Share |
|---|---|
| mobile | 70.0% |
| voip | 15.0% |
| fixed_line | 15.0% |
Top mobile carriers
| Brand | MCC-MNC |
|---|---|
| — | |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Japan?
The country code for Japan is +81. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call Japan from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +81 and the subscriber number — for example +81 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in Japan?
Numbers in Japan are written in the international E.164 format starting with +81, for example +81 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).
Country codes in the same region
- South Korea (+82)
- Vietnam (+84)
- China (+86)
- Turkey (+90)
- India (+91)
- Pakistan (+92)
- Afghanistan (+93)
- Sri Lanka (+94)