Dialling Code for Japan
How to call Japan from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Japan is +81. To call Japan from the UK, dial 00 then 81, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 81. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +81 directly.
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Japan calling details
| Country code | +81 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .jp |
| Emergency number | 110 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Tokyo |
Japan in context
- Japan covers 377,930 km², making it the 62nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 326 people per km² ranks 27th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Japan has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 123,210,000 people, Japan holds about 7.5% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 2.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Japan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Japan — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Japan?
The dialling code for Japan is +81.
How do I call Japan from the UK?
To call Japan from the UK, dial 00 81 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Japan from the US?
To call Japan from the US, dial 011 81 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +81 dialling code?
No — +81 is used exclusively by Japan.
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