International dialing code for
Japan
+81
Asia·ISO JP
How to call Japan
From Europe
00 81 local-number
From US / Canada
011 81 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+81 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+81
ISO-2
JP
Region
Asia
Flag
🇯🇵
Other countries in Asia
FAQ — Japan
What is the country code for Japan?
The international dialing code for Japan is +81. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is JP.
How do I call Japan from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 81 followed by the local number in Japan, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+81…" also works.
How do I call Japan from Europe?
Dial 00 81 followed by the local number in Japan, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+81…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+81…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).