+81 country code: Japan

+81 is the international calling code of Japan. A number that starts with +81 (or 0081) comes from Japan.

Country	🇯🇵 Japan
Calling code	+81 (or 0081)
ISO	JP
Mobile number length	10 digits after +81
Example (international)	+81 90-1234-5678
Same number, dialled inside the country	090-1234-5678
To call abroad from there, dial	010
Time zone	UTC+9
WhatsApp format	wa.me/819012345678

Example numbers are fictional.

How to call a +81 number from abroad

The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
The country code 81Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 090-1234-5678 becomes +81 90-1234-5678.

For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 819012345678. Make a WhatsApp link

A missed call from +81?

If you do not know anyone with a +81 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.

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Common questions

Which country has the code +81?

Japan. A number that starts with +81 or 0081 is from Japan.

How many digits are in a +81 phone number?

A mobile number has 10 digits after the +81 country code. Example: +81 90-1234-5678.

How do I call a +81 number from abroad?

Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 81, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +81 90-1234-5678.

Is 0081 the same as +81?

Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.

All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.