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How to call Japan from United States
Make sure your phone supports international calls and you have enough resources to make them.
Remember that international call rates may vary depending on your service provider, so check the rates before making an international call.
How to call Japan from United States
An example number for calling from United States to Japan, specifically to Tokyo, might be as follows:
- 011: This is the international access code for United States.
- 81: This is the country code for Japan.
- 3: This is the area code for Tokyo.
- XXX XXXX: This is the local phone number, the length of which may vary.
01181 and +81 are often interchangeable on mobile phones.
How to call Japan from United States: step-by-step guide
- Dial the international access code for United States — 011.
- Enter the country code for Japan — 81.
- Dial the area code for the city in Japan — 3.
- Finally, dial the local phone number.
Use the same format to send text messages
Area codes for Japan
| Tokyo | 3 |
| Osaka | 6 |
| Nagoya | 52 |
| Yokohama | 45 |
| Sapporo | 11 |
| Fukuoka | 92 |
| Kobe | 78 |
| Kyoto | 75 |
| Hiroshima | 82 |
| Sendai | 22 |
| Kumamoto | 96 |
| Chiba | 43 |
| Kawasaki | 44 |
| Saitama | 48 |
| Okayama | 86 |
| Nagasaki | 95 |