How do I call Japan from the United States?

From the US, dial 011, then +81, then the Japan number. Alternatively, open Localcall in your browser and paste the number; no exit codes are needed.

How do I dial a Japan mobile number?

Dial + or your exit code, then +81, then the mobile number without its leading 0. Localcall detects mobile numbers and shows the rate before you connect.

What is the cheapest way to call Japan?

Browser calling with Localcall starts from $0.07/min, usually cheaper than calling cards or carrier roaming. Enjoy no subscription and pay-as-you-go credits.

How many digits is a Japan phone number?

A Japan number has 9–10 digits after the +81 country code, depending on the city or carrier. Enter it in full international format and Localcall validates it before you dial.

Can Localcall translate Japanese on calls to Japan?

Yes, calls to Japan support live translation. Turn it on, and your contact hears you in Japanese while you hear them in your own language, all in near real time. Translation is billed per minute, in addition to the plain call rate.

Dialing guide

How to call Japan

Everything you need to dial Japan (+81) from any country: the exit code, the country code, the number format, and the cheapest way to connect.

Maintained by Localcall Editorial Team.

Numbering facts verified on July 23, 2026.

Rates and route availability checked on July 6, 2026.

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The Japan dialing format

1Exit code

Your country's international exit code (or just + on a mobile).

2Country code

+81

+81 for Japan.

3Local number

0[789]0 XXXX XXXX

The local number, without its leading 0.

Worked example

A Japan number dialed from abroad looks like this:

+81 90 XXXX XXXX

International exit codes

The exit code depends on where you are calling from. On a mobile, dialing + works everywhere.

Calling from	Exit code
Any mobile (worldwide)	+ +81
United States & Canada	011 +81
Most of Europe	00 +81
Australia	0011 +81
Japan	010 +81

Call Japan step by step

Dial your exit code or +

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter '+'. From a landline, dial your country's exit code; for example, use 011 in the US or 00 across most of Europe.

Enter the country code +81

Add +81, the country code for Japan, straight after the exit code or +.

Add the local number

Dial the recipient's Japan number, dropping any leading 0.

Or just use Localcall

Skip the codes entirely: simply paste the number into Localcall, and we will dial it from your browser with live translation.

Japan phone number format

Japan numbers have 9–10 digits after the country code +81.

Country code: +81
Worked example: +81 3 XXXX XXXX
Local number: 0[789]0 XXXX XXXX

Localcall automatically detects mobile vs landline Japan numbers and prices each correctly.

Verified numbering plan for Japan

Official numbering evidence and current Localcall route facts. X characters are masked digits, not a callable number.

Calling code: +81
Domestic prefix: 0
International prefix: 010
National number length: 9–10 digits

Trunk-prefix rule

Remove the leading domestic 0 before adding +81.

Line type	Domestic pattern	International pattern
mobile	0[789]0 XXXX XXXX	+81 [789]0 XXXX XXXX
landline	0A(A) XXXX XXXX	+81 A(A) XXXX XXXX
toll-free	0120 XXX XXX	+81 120 XXX XXX

Official sources

ITU National Numbering Plan — Japan
posted 2014-06-24
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications — telephone numbers
reviewed 2026-07-23

Localcall availability

Route available: yes. Supported line types: landline, mobile. Public rate data updated July 6, 2026; route verified July 6, 2026.

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Validate a Japan number

Enter the real number only in your browser. This tool checks formatting and Localcall route matching; it does not prove assignment or reachability.

Phone number

Normalized

+81

Japan · landlineJapan · mobile

Route planning

Plan real calls to Japan

Use Japan language, local time, and call context before dialing a bank, airline, hotel, or support desk.

Start translated call Plan best time

Language and translation

Local languages: Japanese. Localcall can set the destination side to Japanese when you need a translated conversation.

Time-window planning

Bank, airline, hotel, and support calls usually work best in destination business hours. Family calls often work better in the evening.

Bank calls in Japan

Use live translation for identity checks, branch questions, and card-support calls. Keep payment details out of the call.

Prepare a bank call

Airline support

Call Japan airline desks during destination business hours for bookings, baggage, and schedule changes.

Plan an airline call

Hotel front desk

Use an AI agent for routine hotel calls like confirming a reservation, arrival time, or front-desk request.

Open hotel agent

Support desks

For utility, clinic, travel, and customer-support numbers, start with the local business-hours window.

Call support abroad

Curated routes involving Japan

Route pages combine origin-specific dialing, best-time planning, rates, and call-mode CTAs.

Origin-specific corridor guides are not part of the current search inventory. Use the destination guide and current rates above.

The cheapest way to call Japan

Skip pricey calling cards and carrier roaming. Browser calls to Japan start from $0.07/min with Localcall; pay only for the minutes you talk, with no app and no subscription.

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