ISO
JP / JPN
Japan
+81
Capital
Tokyo
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+9
Currency
JPY
Scam risk
LOW
Population
126,476,461 · Japanese
🕐 Current time in Japan
UTC+9
Tokyo
-
UTC+9
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Common formats for +81
The country code for Japan can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+81- international E.164 format (with plus sign)81- digits only (often typed in search)0081- with European exit code (00)011 81- with US exit code (011)010 81 XX XXXX XXXX- full landline example+81 XX XXXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 81 + area + number
Landline:
010 81 XX XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +81 XX XXXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 81 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 81, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 81 XX XXXX XXXX |
+81 XX XXXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 81 XX XXXX XXXX |
+81 XX XXXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 81 XX XXXX XXXX |
+81 XX XXXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 81 XX XXXX XXXX |
+81 XX XXXX XXXX |
India
|
00 81 XX XXXX XXXX |
+81 XX XXXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
11 |
Sapporo, Hokkaido |
1232 |
Chitose, Hokkaido |
1233 |
Chitose, Hokkaido |
1234 |
Chitose, Hokkaido |
1235 |
Yubari, Hokkaido |
1236 |
Chitose, Hokkaido |
1237 |
Kuriyama, Hokkaido |
1238 |
Kuriyama, Hokkaido |
124 |
Ashibetsu, Hokkaido |
125 |
Takikawa, Hokkaido |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk from Japanese numbers. Ore-ore (impersonation) fraud is a domestic issue.
What to do
- +81 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +81?
The country code +81 belongs to Japan.
Is +81 a scam?
+81 is the legitimate country code for Japan. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk from Japanese numbers. Ore-ore (impersonation) fraud is a domestic issue.
How to call Japan from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 81 + local number. From a US cell: dial +81 + local number.
